bizarre
Meaning
The term "bizarre" refers to something that is strikingly unusual, outlandish, or markedly different from the norm, often evoking a sense of surprise or incredulity due to its peculiar nature or characteristics.
💡 While "bizarre" can imply a sense of humor or whimsy in informal contexts, in academic discourse it is typically used to convey a serious or critical observation of abnormality or deviation from expected standards.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
my
way
to
work
I
stopped
at
the
small
square
where
a
bizarre
sculpture
had
appeared
overnight
.
Passersby
paused
to
inspect
its
mismatched
parts
and
laugh
quietly
,
comparing
notes
on
how
it
might
have
gotten
there
.
I
found
myself
lingering
,
intrigued
by
the
way
sunlight
brought
out
unexpected
colors
in
the
metal
.
Although
I
had
been
late
,
I
decided
to
take
a
different
route
and
follow
the
crowd
,
enjoying
the
unplanned
delay
.
The
moment
reminded
me
that
ordinary
routines
can
be
interrupted
by
something
whimsical
and
make
the
day
feel
lighter
.
I
made
a
mental
note
to
return
the
following
weekend
and
discover
whether
the
sculpture
belonged
to
a
local
artist
.
Common Phrases
bizarre behavior
bizarre circumstances
bizarre juxtaposition
Synonyms
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