Synonyms for peculiarly
- adverb
Most common
strangely oddly curiously inexplicably particularly specially
Synonyms by meaning
Adverb
1. Strangely
2. Particularly
Definitions
- adv. 1
Such as to be greater than usual; particularly; exceptionally. To greater degree than is usual.
He has a peculiarly strong accent.
- adv. 2
Such as to be greater than usual; particularly; exceptionally. In a manner that is greater than usual.
Example sentences
- strangely Strangely, the cash register's total was 777 yen.
- oddly She seems oddly shy and timid for a press officer.
- curiously The goat curiously poked its head out of the barn.
- inexplicably William seemed inexplicably angry with Sandra.
- particularly They don't seem to feel particularly at home here.
- specially This is a store that caters specially to students.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| peculiarly | falling | |
| strangely | rising | |
| oddly | rising | |
| curiously | rising | |
| inexplicably | rising | |
| particularly | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- oddly2
- 7 letters
- queerly
- 9 letters
- specially3, strangely2, curiously4
- 10 letters
- especially3
- 12 letters
- particularly5, specifically4, inexplicably5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (oddly2 = 2 syllables).