Synonyms for

Bizarre

Verb / bʌˈzɑ:r / / bɪˈzɑ:r / Another word for bizarre — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Very strange or unusual.

Synonyms & similar words

flakey gonzo eccentric offthewall freaky freakish flaky outre outlandish weird eccentric unusual peculiar odd strange uncommon outlandish fantastic curious quirky freakish offbeat outrageous grotesque abnormal unconventional baffling mystifying enigmatic

Synonyms by register

Formal

unconventional unusual peculiar atypical

Informal

weird strange odd wacky kooky

Literary

phantasmagoric surreal grotesque

Antonyms

normal ordinary usual common conventional expected regular

Common collocations

  • bizarre behavior
  • bizarre coincidence
  • bizarre fashion
  • bizarre circumstances
  • bizarre story
  • bizarre sight
  • bizarre twist

Word family

noun bizarreness
adverb bizarrely

Usage note

Bizarre implies something strikingly strange or unusual. It often carries a slightly negative or unsettling connotation, suggesting something that deviates significantly from the norm.

Example sentences

  1. The clown's bizarre behavior scared the children.
  2. The scientist's bizarre invention changed the world.
  3. The artist's bizarre painting was displayed in the museum.
  4. The movie's bizarre plot confused the audience.
  5. The singer's bizarre outfit made headlines.

Quotes

  • Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it. - Vincent Van Gogh
  • I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want. - Muhammad Ali
  • The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. - Albert Einstein

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