Eccentric Definition
eccentric
- adjective
- conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual; "restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit"; "famed for his eccentric spelling"; "a freakish combination of styles"; "his off-the-wall antics"; "the outlandish clothes of teenagers"; "outre and affected stage antics"
- not having a common center; not concentric; "eccentric circles"
- noun
- a person with an unusual or odd personality
- a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); "a real character"; "a strange character"; "a friendly eccentric"; "the capable type"; "a mental case"
"Eccentric" in song lyrics
See how eccentric is used in real songs:
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"Let's face it Jerry is eccentric"
DJ Babu f/ Al' Tariq, The Beatnuts — Duck Season -
"Her own, her tone was eccentric"
GLC f/ Kanye West — Big Screen -
"Vintage, coinage of terms eccentric"
Souls of Mischief — Airborne Rangers
Words that rhyme with eccentric
Usage tips for "eccentric"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "eccentric" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for eccentric to find words that pair well.