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Uncanny

Definition

Giving a feeling of strange familiarity or similarity, often in a way that is slightly frightening or unsettling.

Example Sentences

1The actor's performance was uncanny, as if he had actually experienced the events of the film.
2The similarity between the twins was uncanny; even their voices sounded identical.
3The old mansion had an uncanny atmosphere, as if it was haunted by ghosts.
4The artist's use of lighting created an uncanny effect, making the painting seem almost three-dimensional.
5The way the child could mimic her mother's voice was uncanny; it was as if she was channeling her.

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