Cool MateMeaning of Oddly
In a strange or unusual manner.
In simple words: Strangely or in a weird way
Oddly in a sentence
- She smiled oddly during the serious meeting.
- It was oddly quiet in the normally bustling cafe.
- Oddly enough, he enjoyed the movie despite its poor reviews.
- The painting was oddly captivating, drawing everyone's attention.
- He spoke oddly, as if he were nervous about something.
How to use Oddly
Use 'oddly' to describe something unusual. It's more formal than 'weirdly' and can be used in both written and spoken English.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'odd' - something strange is happening in an oddly funny way.
Related words
Collocations with Oddly
- oddly placed
- oddly familiar
- oddly shaped
- oddly quiet
- oddly satisfying
Synonyms for Oddly
- strangely
- unusually
- peculiarly
- bizarrely
- awkwardly
Opposites of Oddly
- evenly
- regularly
Common mistakes with Oddly
- Confusing with 'odd' as an adjective.
- Using 'oddly' in formal contexts where a simpler word would fit better.
- Forgetting to use it before a verb or adjective.
Oddly appears in
Oddly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بشكل غريب
بشكل غريب أو بطريقة عجيبة
- Bengaliবাংলা
অদ্ভুতভাবে
অদ্ভুতভাবে বা অদ্ভুত উপায়ে
- GermanDeutsch
Seltsamerweise
Seltsamerweise oder auf eine komische Art und Weise.
- SpanishEspañol
Extrañamente
De forma rara o extraña
- Persianفارسی
عجیب
به طور عجیب یا غیرعادی
- FrenchFrançais
Bizarrement
Étrangement ou d'une façon bizarre
- Hindiहिन्दी
अजीब तरह से
अजीब तरह से या विचित्र तरीके से
- ItalianItaliano
Stranamente
In modo strano o bizzarro
- PortuguesePortuguês
Estranhamente
De forma estranha ou esquisita
- RussianРусский
Странно
Странно или как-то непривычно
- Urduاردو
عجیب طور پر
عجیب یا عجیب طریقے سے
- Chinese中文
奇怪地, 异常地
奇怪地，或者说以一种怪异的方式。
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- WrittenB1
expressed in writing rather than in speech
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the activity of somebody who reads
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Frequently asked questions about Oddly
What does Oddly mean?
Strangely or in a weird way
What is the definition of Oddly?
In a strange or unusual manner.
How do you use Oddly in a sentence?
She smiled oddly during the serious meeting.
Can you give another example of Oddly?
It was oddly quiet in the normally bustling cafe.
What are synonyms for Oddly?
Common alternatives include strangely, unusually, peculiarly, bizarrely, awkwardly.
What is the opposite of Oddly?
Opposite meanings include evenly, regularly.
What words go with Oddly?
It commonly pairs with oddly placed, oddly familiar, oddly shaped, oddly quiet, oddly satisfying.
What are common mistakes when using Oddly?
Confusing with 'odd' as an adjective. Using 'oddly' in formal contexts where a simpler word would fit better. Forgetting to use it before a verb or adjective.
How do you pronounce Oddly?
US: //ˈɑdli//, UK: //ˈɒdli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Oddly?
Use 'oddly' to describe something unusual. It's more formal than 'weirdly' and can be used in both written and spoken English.