eldritch
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Unearthly, supernatural, eerie, preternaturalUnearthly, supernatural, eerie, preternatural.
/ˈɛl.dɹɪt͡ʃ/
» The planet is hollow and filled with Eldritch horrors.
Meaning
1 sensesUnearthly, supernatural, eerie, preternatural.
More definitions
- suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
Examples
1 sentencesThe planet is hollow and filled with Eldritch horrors.
Origin
From the earlier form elritch, of uncertain origin. The second element, -ritch, is generalFrom the earlier form elritch, of uncertain origin. The second element, -ritch, is generally taken to be Old English rīċe (“realm, kingdom”). Some think that the first element, el-, derives from an Old English root meaning “foreign, strange, other” (related to Old English ellende and modern English else); others think that it derives from elf. It was reintroduced into popular literature by the writings of H. P. Lovecraft.
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Forms
more eldritch, most eldritch| Comparative | more eldritch Lesson |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form