peculiar (Meaning)
peculiar (s)
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
markedly different from the usual
characteristic of one only; distinctive or special
peculiar (a.)
One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not possessed by others; of private, personal, or characteristic possession and use; not owned in common or in participation.
Particular; individual; special; appropriate.
Unusual; singular; rare; strange; as, the sky had a peculiarappearance.
peculiar (n.)
That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.
A particular parish or church which is exempt from the jurisdiction of the ordinary.
Synonyms & Antonyms of peculiar
peculiar Sentence Examples
- The peculiar aroma of incense permeated the air, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
- Her enigmatic smile and piercing gaze gave her a peculiar aura that captivated all who crossed her path.
- The once-ordinary house had undergone a peculiar transformation, becoming a dilapidated and eerie ruin.
- The peculiar scratching sound coming from the attic sent shivers down her spine.
- The scientist's peculiar obsession with extraterrestrial life led him to make some bizarre claims.
- The peculiar language of the ancient civilization baffled linguists for centuries.
- The peculiar creature with its elongated limbs and iridescent scales resembled nothing she had ever seen before.
- The peculiar way she flicked her hair over her shoulder had an undeniable allure.
- The peculiar taste of the exotic fruit left a lingering sensation on her tongue.
- The peculiar timing of the accident raised suspicions of foul play.
FAQs About the word peculiar
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected, unique or specific to a person or thing or category, markedly different from the usual, characteristic of one on
extraordinary, abnormal, rare, remarkable, uncommon,unusual, unique, odd, exceptional, incredible
normal, customary, customary, common,common, usual, usual, normal, typical, ordinary
The peculiar aroma of incense permeated the air, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
Her enigmatic smile and piercing gaze gave her a peculiar aura that captivated all who crossed her path.
The once-ordinary house had undergone a peculiar transformation, becoming a dilapidated and eerie ruin.
The peculiar scratching sound coming from the attic sent shivers down her spine.
