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peculiarly.

Such as to be greater than usual; particularly; exceptionally.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/pɪˈkjuljɚli/General-American/pɪˈkjuːljəli/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Such as to be greater than usual; particularly; exceptionally. To greater degree than is usual.

    He has a peculiarly strong accent.
    This racehorse is peculiarly fast.
  2. Such as to be greater than usual; particularly; exceptionally. In a manner that is greater than usual.

  3. Such as to be strange or odd. Strangely, oddly.

    His nose is peculiarly bent.
  4. Such as to be strange or odd. In a strange or perverse manner; strangely.

    He dresses peculiarly.
  5. Such as to be strange or odd. Such as to be strange or odd.

    Peculiarly, his hat is on upside-down.
  6. Such as to be strange or odd. Acting in strange or perverse way.

    Peculiarly, he left through the window.
    Peculiarly, he sat bolt upright and shouted "Geronimo!" whenever John Wayne appeared.
  7. Strongly associated with; in a manner that is peculiar or restricted to some person or place.

  8. Strongly associated with; in a manner that is peculiar or restricted to some person or place. Mostly or solely associated with.

    Having red hair and freckles is a characteristic that is peculiarly Northern European.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English peculiar Middle English -ly English -ly English peculiarly From peculiar + -ly.

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