oddest
word · lemma: odd
Definition
'Oddest' is the superlative form of 'odd', meaning the most strange, unusual, or different among a group or compared to others.
Usage & Nuances
'Oddest' is formal or neutral and is often used to compare unusual qualities. Common phrases: 'the oddest thing,' 'oddest behavior.' Not used for numbers (use 'odd' for numbers not divisible by 2). Avoid confusing with 'weirdest' (similar meaning but can imply more strangeness).
Example Sentences
That's the oddest idea I've ever heard.
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She always wears the oddest clothes to parties.
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It was the oddest animal I had ever seen.
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Out of all the gifts, his was definitely the oddest.
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He tells the oddest stories, but they're always entertaining.
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The oddest thing happened to me on my way home yesterday.
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