Synonyms for Strange
Definition of strange
adjective
- being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird; "a strange exaltation that was indefinable"; "a strange fantastical mind"; "what a strange sense of humor she has"
- not known before; "used many strange words"; "saw many strange faces in the crowd"; "don't let anyone unknown into the house"
- relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world; "foreign nations"; "a foreign accent"; "on business in a foreign city"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "strange"
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"Strange" in song lyrics
See how strange is used in real songs:
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"People look at you a little strange"
2 Live Crew — You Got Larceny -
"Somebody once told me that people were strange"
Aceyalone — Down Right Dirty -
"I smell it within the air, the weather is getting strange"
Aceyalone — Ms. AmeriKKKa