🇬🇧🇨🇳 peculiar - 奇特 : English Lesson

Meaning of "peculiar" ("奇特"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

If something is peculiar, it is a bit strange, unusual, or not what you would normally expect, but it doesn’t always mean it’s bad—it just means it’s different in a surprising or odd way.

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My sandwich tasted peculiar, and then I realized I had accidentally used toothpaste instead of mayonnaise.

Our teacher has a peculiar superpower: she can hear us whispering from three classrooms away.

Our dog has a peculiar fear of bananas but bravely barks at thunderstorms and vacuum cleaners.

The pizza had a peculiar topping combination: chocolate chips, pickles, and exactly one green bean.

Octopuses have a peculiar number of hearts—three.

A boy saw a peculiar umbrella dancing under the tree. He heard a peculiar sound, then a peculiar shadow slipped across the wall. A peculiar little fox with bright eyes popped out and touched the umbrella, then smiled. The boy laughed at the peculiar scene and hugged the fox, feeling surprised and safe.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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