Synonyms for
Peculiar
Definition
strange, unusual, or odd
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- peculiar smell
- peculiar taste
- peculiar habit
- peculiar way
- peculiar circumstances
- peculiar behavior
- peculiar incident
Word family
noun peculiarity
adverb peculiarly
Usage note
Often used to describe something that is strange or unusual in a way that is slightly amusing or interesting. Can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation of being odd or eccentric.
Example sentences
- It was peculiar that the cat was able to talk.
- The toy he brought to show was peculiar and the other kids laughed at him.
- The painting was peculiar, it had a lot of bright colors and shapes that didn't make sense.
- The tree in the backyard had a peculiar shape, it grew sideways.
- The smell coming from the kitchen was peculiar, it smelled like burnt popcorn.
Quotes
The peculiar thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. - Neil deGrasse Tyson
I am a peculiar organism... I am not a tree; I am not a beast; I am not a god. - Martin Buber
I am a peculiar human being; I sometimes like animals more than people. - Neil Diamond