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most eccentric

ADJECTIVE

bizarre, unusual

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bizarre curious erratic funny idiosyncratic kooky nutty odd offbeat outlandish peculiar quirky strange unconventional weird whimsical

STRONG

aberrant beat bent characteristic crazy freak irregular oddball singular wild

WEAK

abnormal anomalous capricious cockeyed droll far out flaky freakish funky off the wall off-center out in left field quaint quizzical uncommon unnatural way out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common conventional familiar normal ordinary reasonable regular standard usual

WEAK

boring dull plain unexciting

Example Sentences

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The most eccentric painting comes from Dan Herschlein, whose 3-D relief surfaces loosely recall the work of Llyn Foulkes.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

But again and again, the stories show that the 1 percent can find a way to do just about anything in the most eccentric way.

From Slate • Aug. 12, 2023

The 63-year-old professor, who has a background in law, has proved to be the most eccentric of the four presidential candidates contesting the 9 August election.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2022

Sean Thackrey: The polymath who developed a cult following as one of California’s most eccentric winemakers died on May 31 in Walnut Creek.

From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2022

Willard’s success was unquestionable, but for many years she shared the limelight with one of the most eccentric, unforgettable characters in the entire American experience.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler