What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
oddest
Example
The oddest thing happened to me on my way to work this morning. [oddest: superlative adjective]
Example
She has the oddest sense of humor I've ever encountered. [oddest: attributive adjective]
weirdest
Example
That was the weirdest movie I've ever seen. [weirdest: superlative adjective]
Example
I had the weirdest dream last night. [weirdest: attributive adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Oddest is more common in everyday language than weirdest. Oddest can be used in a variety of contexts, while weirdest is more often used in creative writing or storytelling.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between oddest and weirdest?
Both oddest and weirdest are informal words that are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
