Bizarrely: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when describing something that is extremely strange or unusual in an unexpected or absurd way.

• Bizarrely, the cat started dancing on its hind legs
• The meeting ended bizarrely when a clown entered the room

Use when pointing out something unusual, odd, or surprising, often with a neutral or slightly mysterious tone.

• Strangely, the door was unlocked even though she remembered locking it
• Strangely, he didn't show up at the party

Use when something is unusual or unexpected in a way that is not necessarily extreme, often invoking curiosity.

• Oddly, she prefers pineapple on her pizza
• The room was oddly quiet despite the crowd outside

Use when something is different from what is generally expected, often used to highlight an occurrence that is out of the ordinary.

• The weather has been unusually cold this spring
• She was unusually quiet during the meeting

Use for describing something that is unusual or distinctive in a way that often carries a particular sense or behavior unique to a situation or person.

• He looked at me peculiarly, as if he knew something I didn't
• The recipe has a peculiarly strong flavor that most people either love or hate