peculiar Sentence Examples

  1. The peculiar aroma of incense permeated the air, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
  2. Her enigmatic smile and piercing gaze gave her a peculiar aura that captivated all who crossed her path.
  3. The once-ordinary house had undergone a peculiar transformation, becoming a dilapidated and eerie ruin.
  4. The peculiar scratching sound coming from the attic sent shivers down her spine.
  5. The scientist's peculiar obsession with extraterrestrial life led him to make some bizarre claims.
  6. The peculiar language of the ancient civilization baffled linguists for centuries.
  7. The peculiar creature with its elongated limbs and iridescent scales resembled nothing she had ever seen before.
  8. The peculiar way she flicked her hair over her shoulder had an undeniable allure.
  9. The peculiar taste of the exotic fruit left a lingering sensation on her tongue.
  10. The peculiar timing of the accident raised suspicions of foul play.

peculiar Meaning

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word peculiar

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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.