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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

eldritch

/ɛldrɪtʃ/ adjective · British & US
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What does eldritch mean?

adjective

Eldritch refers to something that is strange, eerie, or unnatural, often in a way that is unsettling or frightening. It can also describe something that is mysterious or obscure.

Example

"The eldritch howling of the wolves sent shivers down the hiker's spine."

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