PECULIAR

[pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə] ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 16

Definition

  1. adjective beyond or deviating from the usual or expected. — synonyms: curious, funny, odd, queer, rum, rummy, singular
  2. adjective unique or specific to a person or thing or category. — synonyms: particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a)
  3. adjective markedly different from the usual.
  4. adjective characteristic of one only. — synonyms: peculiar(a)

Examples

  • “It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street.”
  • “Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia.”

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