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UK/["/bɪˈzɑː(r)/"]/US/["/bɪˈzɑːr/"]/

Meaning of Bizarre

very strange or unusual

In simple words: Very strange or unusual.

Bizarre in a sentence

  • a bizarre situation/incident/story
  • bizarre behaviour
  • He made some totally bizarre comments.
  • He walked off in a most bizarre fashion.
  • I found the whole situation very bizarre.
  • It's a pretty bizarre film.

How to use Bizarre

Use 'bizarre' to describe things that are very odd or out of the ordinary. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in most contexts but may sound less formal in academic or serious writing.

Grammar pattern

bizarre + noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'bizarre' — imagine a bizarre carnival with weird clowns and odd rides.

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Opposites of Bizarre

Common mistakes with Bizarre

  • Confused with 'peculiar' — both mean strange, but 'peculiar' can imply a sense of uniqueness.
  • Using 'bizarre' to describe regular events, it should be reserved for things that are unusually strange.
  • Spelling mistakes like 'bizzarre' instead of 'bizarre'.

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Frequently asked questions about Bizarre

What does Bizarre mean?

Very strange or unusual.

What is the definition of Bizarre?

very strange or unusual

How do you use Bizarre in a sentence?

a bizarre situation/incident/story

Can you give another example of Bizarre?

bizarre behaviour

What are synonyms for Bizarre?

Common alternatives include weird.

What is the opposite of Bizarre?

Opposite meanings include normal, usual, common.

What words go with Bizarre?

It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very.

What are common mistakes when using Bizarre?

Confused with 'peculiar' — both mean strange, but 'peculiar' can imply a sense of uniqueness. Using 'bizarre' to describe regular events, it should be reserved for things that are unusually strange. Spelling mistakes like 'bizzarre' instead of 'bizarre'.

How do you pronounce Bizarre?

US: /["/bɪˈzɑːr/"]/, UK: /["/bɪˈzɑː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bizarre?

Use 'bizarre' to describe things that are very odd or out of the ordinary. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in most contexts but may sound less formal in academic or serious writing.

What CEFR level is Bizarre?

"Bizarre" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.