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peculiar

1 of 1adjective
/pɪˈkjuljɚ/
Forms:more peculiar,most peculiar
1

not considered usual or normal

C1
  • She has a peculiar habit of collecting vintage teapots.
  • The peculiar behavior of the cat, such as chasing its tail for hours, amused the family.
  • His peculiar way of speaking, with a distinctive accent, made him easily recognizable.
  • The peculiar design of the house, with its curved walls and unconventional layout, intrigued visitors.
  • The peculiar sound coming from the engine signaled that there might be a mechanical issue.
Synonyms:
funnybizarrefar-outoffbeatsingularquaintrummyrumfreakishoutlandishqueerweirdway-outoddunusualquirkyoffcuriousfreakystrange
2

having distinct characteristics or qualities that make something different or unique

  • The peculiar flavor of the dish made it stand out among the others.
  • His peculiar talent for solving puzzles quickly earned him the admiration of his peers.
  • The peculiar nature of the project required careful attention to every detail.
  • The artist’s peculiar style was immediately recognizable in every piece he created.
Synonyms:
special(a)uniqueone-of-a-kindpeculiar(a)particular(a)idiosyncratic
3

unique or specific to a certain individual, group, or place

  • The traditions of the village are peculiar to their ancient heritage.
  • The architecture in this neighborhood is peculiar to the early 20th century.
  • The festival is peculiar to that region, drawing on customs passed down for generations.
  • The artwork in the museum is peculiar to the artist’s personal style.
  • Certain flora are peculiar to this isolated part of the rainforest.
Synonyms:
unique