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bizarre

adjective
bi·​zarre | \ bÉ™-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 More: Barry Sanders, London and the most bizarre escape of his career Contact Dave Birkett at dbirkett@freepress.com. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Indianapolis Colts are anti-Detroit Lions, tell Andrew Luck to keep bonus money," 25 Aug. 2019 But the Craz-E Burger, once considered the most bizarre offering at New England’s largest fair, is now just part of the decadent landscape. Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "What’s new to eat at The Big E for 2019? Chocolate ganache on your cream puffs, cheesy creations, and, yes, lots of deep-fried goodness," 23 Aug. 2019 The seven-time Pro Bowl receiver, who is in his first season with the Raiders after an offseason trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is experiencing a most bizarre training camp saga. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, "Oakland Raiders WR Antonio Brown files new helmet grievance against NFL, per reports," 19 Aug. 2019 The movie’s not a success by any means: Too talky and exposition-heavy, and plot twists that seemed quixotically charming in the book seem fairly bizarre onscreen, including a feel-good family reunion that takes place in Antarctica. Ty Burr, BostonGlobe.com, "When movies take a novel approach," 15 Aug. 2019 Even more bizarre, the person wore a TV on their head to obscure their face while delivering the the TVs. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "All Hail TV Head, Who Drops Old TVs on Unsuspecting Victims' Doorsteps," 15 Aug. 2019 Today’s comments by @RepSteveKingIA are appalling and bizarre. Danielle Garrand, CBS News, "Rep. Steve King questions if there'd be "any population of the world left" if not for rape and incest," 14 Aug. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Here are three winners, and losers, of baseball's annual midsummer bizarre. Dom Amore, courant.com, "MLB Deadline Winners And Losers," 1 Aug. 2017

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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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bizarre

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of bizarre

: very unusual or strange

bizarre

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

Kids Definition of bizarre

: very strange or odd

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