peculiar

adjective
UK: /pɪˈkjuːliər/
US: /pɪˈkjuːliər/

  1. Strange or odd; unusual.

    1. He has a peculiar habit.
    2. There was something peculiar about the way she smiled, it seemed very unnatural.

  2. Belonging exclusively to someone or something; particular.

    1. This skill is peculiar to him.
    2. Each nation has its own peculiar customs, traditions, and ways of life that are interesting to learn.

Synonyms

unusual bizarre odd distinctive weird specific strange

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "peculiar" in English means: Strange or odd; unusual., Belonging exclusively to someone or something; particular..

The phonetic transcription of "peculiar" is /pɪˈkjuːliər/ in British English and /pɪˈkjuːliər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "peculiar": unusual, bizarre, odd, distinctive, weird, specific, strange.

Example usage of "peculiar": "He has a peculiar habit.". More examples on the page.