Peculiar honed in on the "extraordinary" meaning of peculiaris, applying to what is characteristic of only one individual, group, or thing. In modern use that sense is commonly followed by the …

PECULIAR definition: 1. unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way: 2. belonging to, relating to, or found in…. Learn more.

Peculiar definition: strange; queer; odd.. See examples of PECULIAR used in a sentence.

strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried. The meat tasted rather peculiar. There was something peculiar in the way he smiled. I had a peculiar feeling …

belonging characteristically or exclusively to some person, group, or thing (often fol. by to): an expression peculiar to Canadians; the peculiar properties of a drug.

Mar 4, 2025 · Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual. The sky had a peculiar appearance before the storm. It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street. I …

Something peculiar is notably unusual. If your friend starts saying strange things you don't understand, ask her why she's suddenly become peculiar . Peculiar comes from the Latin …

If you describe someone or something as peculiar, you think that they are strange or unusual, often in an unpleasant way.

Peculiar is typically used as an adjective to describe something that is strange, unusual, odd, or unconventional. Such things often stand out from the norm or what is typically expected. The …

She got a peculiar feeling when the phone rang. She had a peculiar expression on her face. He's feeling peculiar. The movie has a peculiarly [= distinctively, uniquely, particularly] American …