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Meaning of weird
The primary meaning of the word "weird" refers to something that is unusual or unconventional in an unsettling or uncanny way.
Etymology of weird
The word "weird" has its roots in Old English and Scottish, derived from the word "wierd" or "wyrd", which referred to fate or destiny.
Initially, the word had a sense of something being connected to fate or supernatural forces, but over time, its meaning evolved to encompass the idea of something being strange or unusual.
Synonyms
bizarre
strange
odd
peculiar
eccentric
quaint
unusual
unexpected
surprising
astonishing
mystifying
perplexing
baffling
enigmatic
mysterious
uncanny
spooky
freaky
outlandish
preposterous
absurd
ridiculous
ludicrous
fantastical
surreal
dreamlike
unreal
otherworldly
offbeat
quirky
anomalous
aberrant
atypical
unorthodox
unconventional
unusual
off-the-wall
far-out
zany
wacky
kooky
flaky
dotty
batty
cranky
freakish
outre
extraordinary
remarkable
singular
peculiar
curious
interesting
intriguing
captivating
fascinating
enchanting
enthralling
bewitching
beguiling
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "weird" can be defined as something that is strange or unusual, often in a way that is unsettling or uncanny.
- It can also be used to describe something that is unconventional or out of the ordinary.
Usage Examples
- The weird lighting in the room made it feel like a scene from a horror movie.
- She had a weird feeling that someone was watching her.
- The new employee's weird sense of humor took some getting used to.
Antonyms
normal
ordinary
usual
customary
familiar
conventional
traditional
typical
expected
predictable
mundane
routine
everyday
common
ordinary
standard
regular
straightforward
sensible
rational
logical
reasonable
practical
realistic
down-to-earth
unremarkable
unexceptional
uninspiring
uninteresting
dull
bland
boring
tedious
monotonous
humdrum