Sometimes he can be a strange guy.
Source: tatoeba (1303)
Strange
/stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/
Synonyms for "strange" (341 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (69)
Strong matches (102)
Adjective(18 words)
exoticexteriorexternalextraneousextraordinaryextraterrestrialextrinsicfabulousfantasticfantasticalfascinatingfeyfishyflakyflightyforeignforeign-bornfreaked outfreakishfreaky
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Adjective(10 words)
Noun(4 words)
more foreignmore oddmost foreignmost odd
Related words (170)
Adjective(22 words)
Noun(3 words)
oddballof unsound mindoffoff the walloffbeatordinaryoriginalotheroutout-of-the-wayoutlandoutlandishoutreoutsideoverseaspalepassing strangepeculiarphenomenalprodigious
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Adjective(29 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: foreign, unusual, aberrant, aberrant, able.
- bizarre: 'Bizarre' is strangeness pushed to an extreme, so far from normal that it defies ready explanation.
- Sentence evidence is available for strange, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "strange".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "strange"
Keep "strange" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "strange" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "strange", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "strange" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
How these synonyms differ
- bizarre - 'Bizarre' is strangeness pushed to an extreme, so far from normal that it defies ready explanation.
- odd - 'Odd' is gentler and more understated, slightly off-center, mildly surprising. An odd sock, an odd habit, an odd coincidence.
- peculiar - 'Peculiar' suggests something individually distinctive, odd in a way that belongs uniquely to that person or thing. It can be almost charming.
- uncanny - 'Uncanny' is strangeness that unsettles because it's almost but not quite familiar. The word carries a faint shiver of the supernatural.
- weird - 'Weird' is more informal and can carry a stronger negative charge. Calling something strange is an observation; calling it weird is closer to a judgment.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
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5 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
11 entriesstrange behaviorstrange coincidencestrange colorstrange feelingstrange ideastrange noisestrange occurrencestrange phenomenonstrange resultstrange situationstrange smell
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
33 entriesShowing 16 of 33 words.
Sample sentences
34 total sentences available.
It is strange that you should fail.
Source: tatoeba (17818)
It's strange you say that.
Source: tatoeba (17983)
I saw something strange in the sky.
Source: tatoeba (18308)
Showing 4 of 34 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "strange"?
Closest matches include foreign, unusual, aberrant, aberrant, able.
How is "bizarre" different from "strange"?
'Bizarre' is strangeness pushed to an extreme, so far from normal that it defies ready explanation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "strange"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.