Oddly: meaning, definitions and examples
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oddly
[ ˈɒdli ]
in a strange or unusual manner
In a way that is strange or unexpected; oddly enough, he didn't seem surprised at all.
Synonyms
peculiarly, strangely, unusually
Examples of usage
- She smiled, albeit rather oddly.
- The car was oddly shaped.
- He was dressed rather oddly for the occasion.
in a way that is different from what is expected
In a manner that is not usual or expected; his behavior was oddly charming.
Synonyms
abnormally, curiously, uncommonly
Examples of usage
- She looked at him oddly.
- The movie ended rather oddly.
- He reacted rather oddly to the news.
Translations
Translations of the word "oddly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estranhamente
🇮🇳 अजीब तरह से
🇩🇪 seltsamerweise
🇮🇩 anehnya
🇺🇦 дивно
🇵🇱 dziwnie
🇯🇵 奇妙に
🇫🇷 étrangement
🇪🇸 extrañamente
🇹🇷 garip bir şekilde
🇰🇷 이상하게
🇸🇦 بشكل غريب
🇨🇿 podivně
🇸🇰 čudne
🇨🇳 奇怪地
🇸🇮 čudno
🇮🇸 undarlega
🇰🇿 қатесіз
🇬🇪 უცნაურად
🇦🇿 qəribə şəkildə
🇲🇽 extrañamente
Word origin
The word 'oddly' originated from the Middle English word 'odeli,' which means 'unequal' or 'strange.' Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to something that is unusual or not in line with expectations. The adverb 'oddly' has been used in English language since the 14th century.