Bizarre: meaning, definitions and examples
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bizarre
[ bɪˈzɑːr ]
strange
Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It was bizarre that he didn't remember anything about the incident.
- The movie had a bizarre plot twist that caught everyone by surprise.
- She wore a bizarre combination of colors that somehow worked well together.
Translations
Translations of the word "bizarre" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bizarro
🇮🇳 अजीब
🇩🇪 seltsam
🇮🇩 aneh
🇺🇦 дивний
🇵🇱 dziwaczny
🇯🇵 奇妙な (kimyōna)
🇫🇷 bizarre
🇪🇸 extraño
🇹🇷 tuhaf
🇰🇷 기이한 (giihan)
🇸🇦 غريب
🇨🇿 podivný
🇸🇰 podivný
🇨🇳 怪异的 (guàiyì de)
🇸🇮 čuden
🇮🇸 undarlegur
🇰🇿 ерекше
🇬🇪 უცნაური
🇦🇿 qəribə
🇲🇽 extraño
Etymology
The word 'bizarre' originated from the French word 'bizarre', which meant 'odd, extravagant'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 17th century. Over time, 'bizarre' has evolved to describe something very strange or unusual, often in a fascinating or amusing way.
See also: bizarrely.