Strangest: meaning, definitions and examples
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strangest
[ ˈstreɪndʒɪst ]
describing something unusual
Strangest is the superlative form of strange, which refers to something that is very unusual, odd, or perplexing. It denotes the highest degree of being strange, often implying that the subject deviates significantly from what is considered normal or expected.
Synonyms
most bizarre, most peculiar, most unusual, oddest.
Examples of usage
- That was the strangest dream I've ever had.
- He has the strangest sense of humor.
- The strangest thing happened on my way to work.
- This is by far the strangest artifact in the museum.
Translations
Translations of the word "strangest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais estranho
🇮🇳 सबसे अजीब
🇩🇪 seltsamste
🇮🇩 paling aneh
🇺🇦 найдивніший
🇵🇱 najdziwniejszy
🇯🇵 最も奇妙な
🇫🇷 le plus étrange
🇪🇸 el más extraño
🇹🇷 en garip
🇰🇷 가장 이상한
🇸🇦 الأكثر غرابة
🇨🇿 nejpodivnější
🇸🇰 najpodivnejší
🇨🇳 最奇怪的
🇸🇮 najčudnejši
🇮🇸 furðulegasti
🇰🇿 ең таңғаларлық
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უცნაური
🇦🇿 ən qəribə
🇲🇽 el más extraño
Etymology
The word 'strange' has its origins in the Latin word 'extraneus', meaning 'external' or 'foreign'. It passed through Old French as 'estrange', before arriving in Middle English in the 14th century as 'straunge'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a sense of something foreign to one's experience or culture, which led to the development of the adjective 'strangest' to denote the extreme form of strangeness. In contemporary use, the word often evokes feelings of curiosity, bewilderment, or astonishment, particularly in contexts that involve unusual or unexpected situations. The superlative form emphasizes the notion of peculiarity, often highlighting an element of surprise or intrigue.