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View usage for: (aʊtlændɪʃ) adjectiveIf you describe something as outlandish, you disapprove of it because you think it is very unusual, strange, or unreasonable. [disapproval] They appeared at parties in outlandish clothes. This idea is not as outlandish as it sounds. Synonyms: strange, odd, extraordinary, wonderful More Synonyms of outlandish outlandish in British English (aʊtˈlændɪʃ) adjective1. grotesquely unconventional in appearance, habits, etc Derived forms outlandishly (outˈlandishly) adverb outlandishness (outˈlandishness) noun outlandish in American English (ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ) adjective1. Archaic foreign; alien 2. very odd, strange, or peculiar; fantastic; bizarre 3. remote; out-of-the-way SIMILAR WORDS: strange Derived forms outlandishly (ˌoutˈlandishly) adverb outlandishness (ˌoutˈlandishness) noun Word origin ME utlandisch < OE utlendisc < utland + -isc, -ish Examples of 'outlandish' in a sentenceoutlandish In other languagesoutlandish British English: outlandish ADJECTIVE If you describe something as outlandish, you disapprove of it because you think it is very unusual, strange, or unreasonable. This idea is not as outlandish as it sounds. - American English: outlandish
- Brazilian Portuguese: estranho
- Chinese: 古怪的
- European Spanish: estrafalario
- French: excentrique
- German: seltsam
- Italian: strampalato
- Japanese: とっぴな
- Korean: 기이한
- European Portuguese: estranho
- Latin American Spanish: estrafalario
Definition extremely unconventional This idea is not as outlandish as it seems. Synonyms out there (slang) astonishing eye-popping (informal) out-of-the-way unheard-of preposterous left-field (informal) barbarous Opposites normal , usual , ordinary , familiar , well-known , everyday , commonplace , mundane , banal , humdrum Additional synonymsDefinition differing from the usual or typical a child with an abnormal fear of strangers Synonyms unusual, different, odd, strange, surprising, out there (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, unexpected, curious, weird, exceptional, peculiar, eccentric, unfamiliar, queer, irregular, phenomenal, uncommon, erratic, monstrous, singular, unnatural, deviant (old-fashioned), unconventional, off-the-wall (slang), oddball (informal), out of the ordinary, left-field (informal), anomalous, atypical, aberrant, untypical, wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) His work offers an insight into an alien culture. Synonyms strange, new, foreign, novel, remote, unknown, exotic, unfamiliar, estranged, outlandish, untried, unexplored, beyond your ken Definition odd or unusual, esp. in an interesting or amusing way That book you lent me is really bizarre. Synonyms strange, odd, unusual, out there (slang), extraordinary, fantastic, curious, weird, way-out (informal), peculiar, eccentric, abnormal, ludicrous, queer (archaic), irregular, rum (British, slang), uncommon, singular, grotesque, perplexing, uncanny, mystifying, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, comical, oddball (informal), off the rails, zany, unaccountable, off-beat, left-field (informal), freakish, wacky (informal), wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, cockamamie (slang, US), daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Nearby words ofoutlandish - outgoings
- outgrowth
- outing
- outlandish
- outlast
- outlaw
- outlay
Additional synonymsDefinition unusual or peculiar A lot of curious things have happened here in the past few weeks. Synonyms strange, unusual, bizarre, odd, novel, wonderful, rare, unique, extraordinary, puzzling, unexpected, exotic, mysterious, marvellous, peculiar, queer (informal), rum (British, slang), singular, unconventional, quaint, unorthodoxDefinition eccentric his slightly daggy hobby of collecting novelty tea towels Synonyms eccentric, odd, strange, bizarre, weird, peculiar, abnormal, queer (informal), irregular, uncommon, quirky, out there (slang), singular, unconventional, idiosyncratic, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, whimsical, rum (British, slang), capricious, anomalous, freakish, aberrant, wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outréDefinition unconventional or odd an eccentric character who wears a beret and sunglasses Synonyms odd, strange, bizarre, weird, peculiar, abnormal, queer (informal), irregular, uncommon, quirky, out there (slang), singular, unconventional, idiosyncratic, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, whimsical, rum (British, slang), capricious, anomalous, freakish, aberrant, wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition forming an exception The courts hold that this case is exceptional. Synonyms unusual, special, odd, strange, rare, extraordinary, unprecedented, peculiar, abnormal, irregular, uncommon, inconsistent, singular, deviant (old-fashioned), anomalous, atypical, aberrantDefinition having a strange allure or beauty his striking and exotic appearance Synonyms unusual, different, striking, strange, extraordinary, bizarre, fascinating, curious, mysterious, colourful, glamorous, peculiar, unfamiliar, outlandishDefinition very unusual or surprising What an extraordinary thing to happen! Synonyms unusual, surprising, odd, strange, unique, remarkable, bizarre, curious, weird, unprecedented, peculiar, unfamiliar, uncommon, unheard-of, unwontedDefinition strange or exotic in appearance outlandish and fantastic images Synonyms strange, bizarre, weird, exotic, peculiar, imaginative, queer, grotesque, quaint, unreal, fanciful, outlandish, whimsical, freakish, chimerical, phantasmagorical Definition very unusual or strange a weird, far-out surrealist Synonyms strange, wild, unusual, bizarre, weird, avant-garde, unconventional, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, outré, advancedDefinition of, located in, or coming from another country, area, or people a foreign language Synonyms alien, overseas, exotic, unknown, outside, strange, imported, borrowed, remote, distant, external, unfamiliar, far off, outlandish, beyond your ken a freakish monstrous thing, something out of a dream Synonyms odd, strange, fantastic, weird, abnormal, monstrous, grotesque, unnatural, unconventional, outlandish, freaky (slang), aberrant, outré, malformed, preternatural, teratoid Additional synonymsDefinition peculiar or odd There's something funny about that pair. Synonyms peculiar, odd, strange, unusual, remarkable, bizarre, puzzling, curious, weird, mysterious, suspicious, dubious, queer, rum (British, slang), quirky, perplexingDefinition strangely distorted or bizarre statues of grotesque mythical creatures Synonyms unnatural, bizarre, weird, odd, strange, fantastic, distorted, fanciful, deformed, outlandish, whimsical, freakish, misshapen, malformedDefinition not conforming to accepted practice or routine The minister was accused of irregular business practices. Synonyms inappropriate, unconventional, improper, unethical, odd, unusual, extraordinary, disorderly, exceptional, peculiar, unofficial, abnormal, queer, rum (British, slang), back-door, unsuitable, unorthodox, out-of-order, unprofessional, anomalousDefinition unusual or peculiar Something odd began to happen. Synonyms unusual, different, strange, rare, funny (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, fantastic, curious, weird, exceptional, peculiar, abnormal, queer, irregular, uncommon, singular, uncanny, outlandish, out of the ordinary, freakish, atypical, freaky (slang) surreal off-the-wall humour Synonyms weird, odd, strange, out there (slang), bizarre, extraordinary, fantastic, astonishing, curious, peculiar, eccentric, queer, singular, far-out (slang), outlandish, oddball (informal), left-field (informal), freakish, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition eccentric and rather shocking outré outfits designed by art students Synonyms eccentric, odd, strange, out there (slang), bizarre, fantastic, weird, way-out (informal), peculiar, queer (informal), extravagant, rum (British, slang), quirky, singular, grotesque, unconventional, idiosyncratic, kinky (informal), off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, whimsical, left-field (informal), freakish, freaky (slang), wacko (slang), daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition strange or odd She has a very peculiar sense of humour. Synonyms odd, strange, unusual, bizarre, funny, out-there (slang), extraordinary, curious, weird, exceptional, eccentric, abnormal, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), uncommon, singular, unconventional, far-out (slang), quaint, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, offbeat, freakish, wacky (informal), wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition dubious If you ask me, there's something queer going on. Synonyms strange, odd, funny, unusual, extraordinary, remarkable, curious, weird, peculiar, abnormal, rum (British, slang), uncommon, erratic, singular, eerie, unnatural, unconventional, uncanny, disquieting, unorthodox, outlandish, left-field (informal), anomalous, droll, atypical, outréDefinition unusual He was without doubt a singular character. Synonyms unusual, odd, strange, extraordinary, puzzling, curious, peculiar, eccentric, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), oddball (informal), atypical, wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, out there (slang), daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition strange or bizarre I don't like that guy – he's really weird. Synonyms bizarre, odd, strange, unusual, queer, grotesque, unnatural, creepy (informal), outlandish, freakishAdditional synonymsDefinition causing surprise, amazement, or awe This is a wonderful achievement for one so young. Synonyms remarkable, surprising, odd, strange, amazing, extraordinary, fantastic, incredible (informal), astonishing, staggering, eye-popping (informal), marvellous, startling, peculiar, awesome, phenomenal, astounding, miraculous, unheard-of, wondrous (archaic, literary), awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, like a dream come true |