skin-crawling
Makes you shudder
Skin-crawling describes something that causes a sensation of revulsion or unease, as if insects were moving across your skin.
The word typically modifies sources of creepiness or disgust: a skin-crawling horror film, His fake smile was skin-crawling.
The effect is visceral rather than intellectual—you feel it physically before you understand why.
Disturbingly strange
- eerieDisturbingly strange
- unsettlingCausing unease or discomfort
- disturbingCausing mental unease
- chillingCausing fear or cold
terrifying · macabre · dread · spine-tingling · goosebumps · nightmare · haunting · sinister
creepy
Disturbingly strange
- eerieDisturbingly strange
- unsettlingCausing unease or discomfort
- disturbingCausing mental unease
chilling · terrifying · macabre · dread · spine-tingling · goosebumps · nightmare · haunting · sinister · ghoulish
itching
Irritating skin sensation
ants · spiders · bugs · parasites · lice · mites · infestation · sensation · irritation · squirming
revolting
Causing strong disgust
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- sickeningCausing disgust or nausea
gross · vile · loathsome · stomach-turning · queasy · repugnant · abhorrent · foul · wretched · putrid
skin-crawlingcomforting
Giving emotional ease
soothing · reassuring · calming · cozy · heartwarming
skin-crawlingcaressing
Touching with affection
velvety · sensuous · luxurious · delightful · pleasurable
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