oddly

adverb
UK: /ˈɒd.li/
US: /ˈɑːd.li/

  1. In a strange or unusual way.

    1. He was oddly dressed for the occasion.
    2. The car was oddly quiet, which made me a little nervous about the trip ahead.

  2. In a way that causes curiosity or suspicion.

    1. She behaved oddly when I asked about her weekend.
    2. He looked at me oddly, as if he didn't recognize who I was after all this time.

  3. In a way that is difficult to explain or understand.

    1. Oddly enough, it didn't rain today.
    2. Oddly, despite the chaos, everyone remained incredibly calm and helpful after the accident.

Synonyms

curiously remarkably surprisingly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "oddly" in English means: In a strange or unusual way., In a way that causes curiosity or suspicion., In a way that is difficult to explain or understand..

The phonetic transcription of "oddly" is /ˈɒd.li/ in British English and /ˈɑːd.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oddly": curiously, remarkably, surprisingly.

Example usage of "oddly": "He was oddly dressed for the occasion.". More examples on the page.