Definition of peculiarly

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  • peculiarly is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • peculiarly is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • peculiarly is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of peculiarly

  • in a manner differing from the usual or expected (adverb)

    Examples

    1. he's behaving rather peculiarly

    Synonyms

    1. curiously
    2. inexplicably
    3. oddly
  • to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common (adverb)

    Examples

    1. under peculiarly tragic circumstances

    Synonyms

    1. especially
    2. particularly
    3. specially
  • uniquely or characteristically (adverb)

    Examples

    1. these peculiarly cinematic elements
    2. a peculiarly French phenomenon

    Synonyms

    1. particularly

See definition of peculiarly in Merriam Webster