English Dictionary
Definition peculiar in British English
peculiar
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
strange, often in an unpleasant way
a peculiar smell
I felt a little bit peculiar (=ill) and had to lie down.
especially true or typical of a particular person, thing, or situation
Each person's handwriting has its own peculiar characteristics.
Water holds a peculiar fascination for children.
We shared an excitement peculiar to bird watchers.
