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- [out-lan-dish]
- /aʊtˈlæn dɪʃ/
- /ˌaʊtˈlæn.dɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [out-lan-dish]
- /aʊtˈlæn dɪʃ/
Definitions of outlandish word
- adjective outlandish freakishly or grotesquely strange or odd, as appearance, dress, objects, ideas, or practices; bizarre: outlandish clothes; outlandish questions. 1
- adjective outlandish having a foreign appearance. 1
- adjective outlandish remote from civilized areas; out-of the-way: an outlandish settlement. 1
- adjective outlandish Archaic. foreign; alien. 1
- noun outlandish Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar. 1
- adjective outlandish person: eccentric 1
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Origin of outlandish
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English ūtlendisc. See outland, -ish1
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Parts of speech for Outlandish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outlandish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outlandish
adjective outlandish
- unusual — not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
- bizarre — Something that is bizarre is very odd and strange.
- peculiar — strange; queer; odd: peculiar happenings.
- strange — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- eccentric — deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person.
Antonyms for outlandish
adjective outlandish
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- conventional — Someone who is conventional has behaviour or opinions that are ordinary and normal.
- familiar — well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
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