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It describes something markedly odd or unusual, and historically it can refer to a person's destiny or to the realm of the uncanny and supernatural.
Examples
She felt a chill as she stepped into the weird.
The garden grew weird mushrooms after the storm.
Legends speak of a weird that binds all souls.
In the old tale, the king's weird was sealed by prophecy.
Artifacts from the weird were displayed in the museum.
Similar words
fate
destiny
ghostly
supernatural
eerie
lot
otherworldly
unusual
strange
providence
Meanings
Examples
The painting has a weird color palette that catches the eye.
She always wears weird shoes to stand out.
The weird noise in the hallway made everyone pause.
His weird sense of humor confused the audience.
That weird coincidence felt like a sign.
The garden grew weird mushrooms after the storm.
I found a weird object on the beach this morning.
Similar words
odd
strange
unusual
bizarre
peculiar
eerie
Examples
In the old tale, the king's weird was sealed by prophecy.
She accepted her weird with quiet dignity.
The poet wrote of a weird that could not be altered.
His weird led him to the battlefield.
The tragic weird of the heroine was foretold.
Legends speak of a weird that binds all souls.
The ancient scroll described the weird of kings.
Similar words
fate
destiny
lot
doom
providence
kismet
Examples
Legends whisper of a weird where shadows come alive.
The ancient tome described the weird beyond the veil.
Travelers feared the weird that lingered in the ruins.
A portal to the weird opened beneath the moon.
The story's climax took place in the weird.
She felt a chill as she stepped into the weird.
Artifacts from the weird were displayed in the museum.
Similar words
uncanny
eerie
otherworldly
supernatural
ghostly
spooky
Etymology
From Old English wyrd ‘fate, destiny’, originally meaning the power that controls events; the sense of ‘odd or uncanny’ developed in the 19th century.
FAQ
What does weird mean as an adjective?
Weird describes something markedly odd, unusual, or out of the ordinary.
How is weird used as a noun meaning fate?
In older literary works, weird refers to a person's destiny or the force that controls events.
Can weird refer to a supernatural realm?
Yes, weird can denote the uncanny or supernatural realm, especially in folklore and fantasy.
Is it correct to say "weirdly" instead of "weird"?
Use weird as an adjective; the adverb form is weirdly, which has a different meaning.
What are common synonyms for weird?
Synonyms include odd, strange, unusual, bizarre, peculiar, and eerie.
What are common antonyms for weird?
Antonyms are normal and ordinary.
Where does the word weird come from?
It comes from Old English wyrd, meaning fate or destiny, later extending to mean odd or uncanny.
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