🤔peculiar

adjective
/pɪˈkjuːliər/

Meaning

strange or unusual; characteristic of only one person, place, or thing
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to

Example Sentences

She has a peculiar habit of talking to her plants.

She has a peculiar way of speaking.

Example Expressions

peculiar to

Synonyms

odd, strange, unusual, distinctive, unique, weird
Entry 1
odd, strange, unusual, distinctive, unique
Entry 2
strange, odd, unusual, weird

Antonyms

normal, usual, ordinary, typical, common
Entry 1
normal, usual, ordinary
Entry 2
normal, ordinary, typical, common

Collocations

peculiar habit, peculiar way, peculiar situation, peculiar smell, peculiar behavior
Entry 1
peculiar habit, peculiar way, peculiar situation, peculiar smell
Entry 2
peculiar behavior, peculiar smell, peculiar situation

Related Vocabularies

relating to the north or situated in the north
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent
annoying or irritating

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