adjective
- strange or unusual in a way that is unexpected or difficult to understand
- belonging only to a particular person, place, or thing; distinctive
Usage: formal
Examples
- There was a peculiar smell coming from the basement.
- She has a peculiar way of laughing that makes everyone smile.
- The weather has been peculiar this winter, with unusually warm days.
- This type of bird is peculiar to tropical regions.
- He noticed something peculiar about the old photograph.
- The customs peculiar to this region fascinate anthropologists.
- It’s peculiar that she hasn’t called back yet.