bizarre
word
Definition
If something is bizarre, it is very strange, unusual, or surprising in a way that feels hard to explain. It often suggests that the thing stands out because it is oddly different from what people expect.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both speech and writing. Stronger than 'strange' and often more vivid or dramatic. Often used with nouns like 'behavior', 'story', 'incident', or 'scene'. In some contexts, it can sound amused rather than fully negative.
Example Sentences
That is a bizarre hat.
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We heard a bizarre noise in the kitchen.
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His painting has a bizarre style.
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She told me the most bizarre story on the way home.
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The whole situation was so bizarre that nobody knew how to react.
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It was a bizarre coincidence, but somehow we ended up on the same flight.
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