Queerly Meaning in English
word
ˈkwɪɹli
KWEER-lee
ˈkwɪəli
KWEER-lee
Definition
In a strange or unusual way; not as expected.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or literary contexts to describe behavior or appearance that stands out as strange. Not commonly used in everyday speech. Related terms: 'oddly', 'strangely'. Avoid in contexts referencing LGBTQ+ identities, where 'queer' has a different meaning.
Spanish: extrañamente - de manera raraPortuguese (BR): estranhamente - de modo estranhoPortuguese (PT): estranhamente - de forma estranhaChinese (Simplified): 奇怪地Chinese (Traditional): 奇怪地Hindi: अजीब तरह सेArabic: بشكل غريبBengali: বিচিত্রভাবে - অদ্ভুতভাবেRussian: странно - необычноJapanese: 奇妙に - 変わったふうにVietnamese: một cách kỳ lạ - một cách khác thườngKorean: 이상하게 - 묘하게Turkish: garipçe - tuhafçaUrdu: عجیب انداز میں - انوکھے انداز میںIndonesian: dengan aneh - secara ganjil
Example Sentences
He looked at me queerly when I asked the question.
basic
The cat moved queerly across the floor.
basic
She smiled queerly at the joke.
basic
The wind was blowing queerly all night, making strange sounds.
natural
He answered my question queerly, as if he was hiding something.
natural
Everyone suddenly started behaving queerly after the announcement.
natural