Bizarre: meaning, definitions and examples

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bizarre

 

[ bษชหˆzษ‘หr ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

strange

Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement.

Synonyms

odd, strange, unusual, weird.

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Word Description / Examples
bizarre

Use when describing something very unusual or out of the ordinary, often in a surprising or shocking way.

  • The artistโ€™s latest exhibition is filled with bizarre sculptures that defy explanation.
strange

Use when describing something that is unusual or hard to understand, often resulting in curiosity or discomfort.

  • I had a strange feeling that someone was watching me.
odd

Use when describing something slightly unusual or unexpected, but not necessarily in a negative way.

  • It's odd that he didn't show up to the meeting without any notice.
weird

Use when describing something that is very unusual, often causing confusion, discomfort, or amusement. This word can have a slightly negative connotation.

  • That's a weird outfit to wear to a formal event.
unusual

Use when describing something that is not common or normal, often in a neutral or positive way.

  • She has an unusual talent for playing multiple instruments.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bizarro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช seltsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aneh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziwaczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅ‡ๅฆ™ใช (kimyลna)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bizarre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ extraรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuhaf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์ดํ•œ (giihan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podivnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podivnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ชๅผ‚็š„ (guร iyรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤuden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undarlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะตะบัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™ribษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ extraรฑo

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,273, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.