Weirder: meaning, definitions and examples
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weirder
[ ˈwɪərdər ]
comparative form
Weirder is the comparative form of weird, used to describe something that is more strange or unusual than another thing. It implies a sense of discomfort or peculiarity that stands out in a significant way.
Synonyms
more unusual, odder, stranger.
Examples of usage
- His behavior became weirder after the incident.
- The plot of the movie got weirder as it progressed.
- I thought the first painting was weird, but the next one was weirder!
Translations
Translations of the word "weirder" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais estranho
🇮🇳 अजीब
🇩🇪 seltsamer
🇮🇩 lebih aneh
🇺🇦 дивніший
🇵🇱 dziwniejszy
🇯🇵 より奇妙な
🇫🇷 plus étrange
🇪🇸 más extraño
🇹🇷 daha garip
🇰🇷 더 이상한
🇸🇦 أكثر غرابة
🇨🇿 podivnější
🇸🇰 divnejší
🇨🇳 更奇怪
🇸🇮 bolj čuden
🇮🇸 frekari skrýt
🇰🇿 бұдан да оғаш
🇬🇪 მეტად უცნაური
🇦🇿 daha qəribə
🇲🇽 más extraño
Etymology
The word 'weird' originates from the Old English 'wyrd', which means 'fate' or ' destiny.' It was initially used in a more mystical context related to supernatural forces and fate. Over time, the meaning evolved, especially through the influence of Shakespeare, who used the term in 'Macbeth' to refer to the three witches, the 'Weird Sisters.' This association with the supernatural contributed to the current connotation of 'weird' as something strange or out of the ordinary. By the 19th century, 'weird' had firmly established itself in the English language to describe things that provoke curiosity, discomfort, or provide an unsettling sensation. The comparative form 'weirder' has emerged naturally from this usage, allowing for a comparative assessment of strangeness between two or more things.