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October 31, 2023

Word of the Day: Eldritch

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Word of the Day
: October 31, 2023

\EL-dritch\ adjective

What It Means

Eldritch describes things that are strange or unnatural, especially in a way that inspires fear. The word is often used as a synonym for eerie.

// She's afraid to visit haunted houses because the eldritch decor and sound effects are too realistic for her liking.

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