Bizarre

Pronunciation: /bɪˈzɑr/

Definitions of bizarre

adjective strange or unusual in appearance, style, or character; out of the ordinary

Example Sentences

A1 The clown's costume was bizarre and colorful.

A2 She found a bizarre-looking plant in the garden.

B1 The movie had a bizarre plot twist that caught everyone off guard.

B2 The artist's paintings were described as bizarre and thought-provoking.

C1 The scientist made a bizarre discovery that challenged existing theories.

C2 The novel's ending was so bizarre that it left readers questioning reality.

Examples of bizarre in a Sentence

formal The scientist made a bizarre discovery that challenged conventional theories.

informal Did you hear about the bizarre incident that happened at the mall?

slang That party was so bizarre, it was like something out of a movie.

figurative Her bizarre sense of fashion always turned heads wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of bizarre

• past tense: bizarre
• plural: bizarres
• comparative: more bizarre
• superlative: most bizarre
• present tense: bizarre
• future tense: will be bizarre
• perfect tense: has been bizarre
• continuous tense: is being bizarre
• singular: bizarre
• positive degree: bizarre
• infinitive: to be bizarre
• gerund: bizarreness
• participle: bizarre

Origin and Evolution of bizarre

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Basque

Story behind the word: The word 'bizarre' originated from the Basque language, specifically from the word 'bizarra' which means beard or chin. It was later adopted into French as 'bizarre' with the meaning of odd or fantastic.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bizarre' evolved from its original meaning of beard or chin to refer to something strange, unusual, or out of the ordinary. It has become commonly used in English to describe something that is peculiar or unconventional.