Pronunciation

/kriːp/

Definitions

Noun

• Creep: A noun referring to a slow, stealthy movement or someone who moves or acts in a furtive or unsettling manner. For example: “The spider crept across the ceiling.”
• Creepiness: The quality of being eerie, unsettling, or creepy. For example: “The abandoned house had an eerie creepiness about it.”

Verb

• To creep: To move slowly, silently, or secretly, often causing discomfort or fear. For example: “The thief crept up behind the guard.”
• Creeping feeling: An informal term for a sense of unease or anxiety. For example: “She got a creeping feeling when she heard a noise in the dark.”

Adjective

• Creepy: Describing something that is unsettling, strange, or giving a feeling of discomfort. For example: “The abandoned house had a creepy atmosphere.”
• Creepily: Adverb form, describing a way that is creepy or unnerving. For example: “He spoke creepily to the child.”

Phrases

• “Creeping up on someone” means to approach them stealthily.
• “A creepy crawl” refers to a slow, unnerving movement.
• “Creep factor” is a humorous way to describe something that’s unexpectedly strange or unsettling.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The child was afraid of the dark because of the shadows that crept along the walls.”
• Verb: “He crept into the room to avoid waking his roommate.”
• Adjective: “Her voice was surprisingly creepy, despite her sweet appearance.”

Synonyms

• Slowly
• Stealthily
• Sinister
• Unsettling
• Disconcerting
• Spooky
• Eerie