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Peculiar

adjective
/pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

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

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