bizarre
UK: bɪˈzɑː | US: bɪˈzɑːr
adj. strikingly unconventional or far-fetched in style or appearance
adj. odd, eccentric, or whimsical in behavior or ideas
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The word "bizarre" entered English in the 17th century from French, where it originally meant "brave" or "bold" (now obsolete). Its current sense of "odd" or "unconventional" likely evolved under the influence of Italian "bizzarro" (angry, fierce) and Spanish "bizarro" (gallant, spirited). The shift in meaning reflects how perceptions of boldness and eccentricity often overlap.
The artist’s bizarre sculptures captivated and confused the audience.
She wore a bizarre hat shaped like a giant cupcake.
His bizarre theories about time travel made him a local legend.
The film’s plot was so bizarre that critics couldn’t categorize it.
We encountered a bizarre coincidence—both of us had the same dream.