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uncannily

1 of 1adverb
/ʌnˈkænɪli/
1

in a way that is strangely or mysteriously unsettling, often because of its remarkable similarity to something else

  • The old photograph resembled her daughter uncannily, despite being taken decades ago.
  • The psychic's predictions were uncannily accurate, leaving everyone in awe.
  • His ability to mimic voices was uncannily precise, fooling even those who knew the original speakers well.
  • The abandoned house looked uncannily like the one from her recurring dreams.
  • The new employee's work habits were uncannily similar to those of the previous employee.