eccentric suggests a wide divergence from the usual or normal especially in behavior.

eccentric adjective (STRANGE) Add to word list strange or unusual, sometimes in a humorous way: eccentric behaviour

Eventually it came to describe people who were a little kooky, both as an adjective and as a noun, too: an eccentric is an unconventional, odd person. Think of them as following a slightly …

Eccentric definition: deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd.. See examples of ECCENTRIC used in a sentence.

If you say that someone is eccentric, you mean that they behave in a strange way, and have habits or opinions that are different from those of most people. He is an eccentric character …

Definition of eccentric adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Jul 8, 2025 · eccentric (comparative more eccentric, superlative most eccentric) The orbit of Halley's Comet (denoted by the grey curve) is highly eccentric (sense 2). Not at or in the …

1. deviating from the accepted or customary character, practice, etc.; unconventional; peculiar; odd. 2. not having the same center; not concentric: used esp. of two circles or spheres at least …

Eccentric refers to someone or something that is unconventional, unusual, odd or deviant from the norm in behavior, appearance, or manner. It is often used to describe a person with unique or …

Eccentric definition: Departing from a recognized, conventional, or established norm or pattern.