Peculiar - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |pɪˈkjuːlɪər|  American pronunciation of the word peculiar
Brit.  |pɪˈkjuːlɪə|  British pronunciation of the word peculiar

adjective

- beyond or deviating from the usual or expected (syn: curious, funny, odd, queer, rum, rummy, singular)
the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves
- unique or specific to a person or thing or category (syn: particular, special)
a peculiar bond of sympathy between them
an expression peculiar to Canadians
rights peculiar to the rich
- markedly different from the usual
a peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats
a man...feels it a peculiar insult to be taunted with cowardice by a woman
- characteristic of one only; distinctive or special
the peculiar character of the Government of the U.S.

Extra examples

It seems peculiar that he would leave town and not tell anybody.

The dog's peculiar behavior worried them.

She got a peculiar feeling when the phone rang.

She had a peculiar expression on her face.

This latter point is one of peculiar interest.

She is a girl of peculiar temper.

There was a peculiar smell in the kitchen.

Something peculiar is going on.

It seems very peculiar that no one noticed Kay had gone.

He's been a little peculiar lately.

She's a very peculiar child.

As military coups go, this was a most peculiar one, bloodless, and in Bangkok at least quite popular.

Right about then, Ensberg got himself back on the field, where a peculiar thing happened: he stopped thinking.

I smell again the peculiar and dynamic smell of Gillespie's science room.

...you can get some downright peculiar tucker deep in the outback...

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