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bizarre

adjective
bi·​zarre | \ bə-ˈzär How to pronounce bizarre (audio) \

Definition of bizarre

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: strikingly out of the ordinary: such as
a : odd, extravagant, or eccentric in style or mode His behavior was bizarre. bizarre stories a bizarre outfit
b : involving sensational contrasts or incongruities the bizarre timidity of a tall, strapping young man

bizarre

noun

Definition of bizarre (Entry 2 of 2)

botany : a flower with atypical striped marking
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Other Words from bizarre

Adjective

bizarrely adverb
bizarreness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for bizarre

Synonyms: Adjective

absurd, crazy, fanciful, fantastic (also fantastical), foolish, insane, nonsensical, preposterous, unreal, wild

Antonyms: Adjective

realistic, reasonable

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Adjective

fantastic, bizarre, grotesque mean conceived, made, or carried out without adherence to truth or reality. fantastic may connote extravagance in conception or ingenuity of decorative invention. dreamed up fantastic rumors bizarre applies to the sensationally strange and implies violence of contrast or incongruity of combination. a bizarre medieval castle in the heart of a modern city grotesque may apply to what is conventionally ugly but artistically effective or it may connote ludicrous awkwardness or incongruity often with sinister or tragic overtones. grotesque statues on the cathedral though grieving, she made a grotesque attempt at a smile

Examples of bizarre in a Sentence

Adjective

 I just heard the most bizarre story. She wore a bizarre outfit.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

 In January 2018, Mkhitaryan joined the Gunners as part of one of the most bizarre transfer deals in the history in exchange for Sanchez. — SI.com, "Henrikh Mkhitaryan Reveals Unhappiness Forced Temporary Arsenal Exit & Roma Loan," 10 Sep. 2019 On a night-time field trip in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, Frank spotted this bizarre-looking weevil clinging to a fern stem. — Johnny Simon, Quartz, "A year’s worth of surprising and poignant nature photos," 8 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of bizarre

Adjective

circa 1648, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1753, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bizarre

Adjective and Noun

French, from Italian bizzarro

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More Definitions for bizarre

bizarre

adjective
How to pronounce bizarre (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of bizarre

: very unusual or strange

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bizarre

adjective
bi·​zarre | \ bə-ˈzär How to pronounce bizarre (audio) \

Kids Definition of bizarre

: very strange or odd

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