Peculiar

Meaning

strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to

strange or unusual; characteristic of only one person, place, or thing

Example Sentences

She has a peculiar way of speaking.

She has a peculiar habit of talking to her plants.

Example Expressions

peculiar to

Synonyms

strange, odd, unusual, weird, distinctive, unique

Entry 1

strange, odd, unusual, weird

Entry 2

odd, strange, unusual, distinctive, unique

Antonyms

normal, ordinary, typical, common, usual

Entry 1

normal, ordinary, typical, common

Entry 2

normal, usual, ordinary

Collocations

peculiar behavior, peculiar smell, peculiar situation, peculiar habit, peculiar way

Entry 1

peculiar behavior, peculiar smell, peculiar situation

Entry 2

peculiar habit, peculiar way, peculiar situation, peculiar smell