eldritch Synonyms & Antonyms
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Eldritch as an Adjective
Unearthly, supernatural, eerie, preternatural.
ghastly, hideous.
alien, spooky, weird.
Unearthly, supernatural, eerie.
Word Forms & Grammar
eldritch (comparative more eldritch, superlative most eldritch)
Words That Rhyme With Eldritch
Origin of Eldritch
From 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.[1][2] It was reintroduced into popular literature by the writings of H. P. Lovecraft.
Word Facts for Eldritch
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɛl.dɹɪt͡ʃ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | Unearthly, supernatural, eerie, preternatural |
| Comparative / superlative | more eldritch, most eldritch |
How Do You Say Eldritch?
The standard pronunciation of eldritch is /ˈɛl.dɹɪt͡ʃ/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɛl).