Synonyms for

Outlandish

Verb / aʊˈtlændɪʃ / Another word for outlandish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

very strange and unusual, often in a way that is amusing or entertaining

Synonyms & similar words

gonzo eccentric offthewall flaky freaky flakey freakish outre bizarre bizarre eccentric fanciful fantastic grotesque outrageous peculiar quirky strange unconventional unusual weird absurd idiosyncratic offbeat off-the-wall odd off-kilter far-out kooky

Example sentences

  1. The woman's outlandish outfit turned heads wherever she went.
  2. The magician's outlandish tricks amazed the audience.
  3. The movie's outlandish plot kept me on the edge of my seat.
  4. The artist's outlandish paintings were praised for their creativity.
  5. The child's outlandish imagination led to many fun adventures.

Quotes

  • I was born with an outlandish imagination and an obsession with words.
  • The outlandish is often more believable than the commonplace.
  • Invention is the most important product of man's creative brain. The ultimate purpose is the complete mastery of mind over the material world, the harnessing of human nature to human needs. This is the difficult task of the inventor who is often misunderstood and unrewarded, but perserveres outlandishly.

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