peculiar (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /pɪˈkjuːliər/

Definition

Strange or odd; unusual.

Examples

• There was a peculiar silence in the room after the announcement.

• He had a peculiar habit of humming loudly while he worked.

• The artist's style was peculiar but captivating.

How to Use peculiar

peculiar to (prepositional phrase)

Unique to or characteristic of someone or something. — "This type of fungus is peculiar to the Amazon rainforest."

Synonyms of peculiar

Words with a similar meaning to peculiar:

• odd
• strange
• unusual
• bizarre

Antonyms of peculiar

Words with the opposite meaning to peculiar:

• normal
• ordinary
• typical

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