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Definitions

peculiar

[pi-kyool-yer] / pɪˈkyul yər /
ADJECTIVE
characteristic, distinguishing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distinct distinctive idiosyncratic particular personal special specific unique
WEAK
appropriate diacritic diagnostic endemic exclusive individual intrinsic local private proper restricted typical
Antonyms
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common commonplace general indefinite like normal ordinary resembling similar standard unimportant usual vague
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abnormal regular uncharacteristic
ADJECTIVE
bizarre, odd
Synonyms
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curious eccentric extraordinary funny idiosyncratic offbeat outlandish quaint singular strange unconventional unusual wacky weird wonderful
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abnormal bent creepy exceptional flaky freakish freaky kinky kooky oddball off-the-wall uncommon uncustomary way-out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common conventional familiar normal ordinary regular standard usual
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abnormal uncharacteristic

Example Sentences

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It’s so peculiar that when the guy who long oversaw the process first encountered the sights and noises emanating from the seaweed lab, he questioned his career choices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

This dinosaur belonged to a peculiar group of bird like theropods called alvarezsaurs.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Early voting is underway in Texas, and some primary races are only getting more peculiar.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

During the early pandemic, a peculiar optimism bloomed among those hunkering into lockdown.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

But the moment was interrupted by something shrill and peculiar piercing the night.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan