Outlandish

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/

Definitions of outlandish

adjective conspicuously unconventional; bizarre; strange

Example Sentences

A1 The children thought the clown's outfit was outlandish.

A2 She had never seen such outlandish food before.

B1 The novel's plot was so outlandish that it was hard to follow.

B2 The designer's latest collection featured some truly outlandish pieces.

C1 The outlandish theories proposed by the scientist were met with skepticism by his peers.

C2 The outlandish demands of the celebrity made headlines around the world.

Examples of outlandish in a Sentence

formal The professor dismissed the student's outlandish theory as lacking evidence.

informal I can't believe she wore that outlandish outfit to the party.

slang His outlandish dance moves had everyone laughing at the club.

figurative The artist's outlandish imagination brought to life a truly unique masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of outlandish

past tense

outlandished

plural

outlandishes

comparative

more outlandish

superlative

most outlandish

present tense

outlandishes

future tense

will outlandish

perfect tense

have outlandished

continuous tense

is outlandishing

singular

outlandish

positive degree

outlandish

infinitive

to outlandish

gerund

outlandishing

participle

outlandished

Origin and Evolution of outlandish

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'outlandish' originated from the Middle English term 'outlandissh' which meant foreign or outland, derived from the Old English word 'utlandisc'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'outlandish' evolved to mean strange, peculiar, or unconventional, diverging from its original meaning of foreign or outland.