Definition of peculiar

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  • peculiar is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • peculiar is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
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Definition of peculiar

  • beyond or deviating from the usual or expected (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves

    Synonyms

    1. curious
    2. funny
    3. odd
    4. queer
    5. rum
    6. rummy
    7. singular
  • unique or specific to a person or thing or category (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a peculiar bond of sympathy between them
    2. an expression peculiar to Canadians
    3. rights peculiar to the rich

    Synonyms

    1. particular
    2. special
  • characteristic of one only; distinctive or special (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the peculiar character of the Government of the U.S.
  • markedly different from the usual (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats
    2. a man...feels it a peculiar insult to be taunted with cowardice by a woman

See definition of peculiar in Merriam Webster