What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
weird
Example
That's a weird-looking plant. [weird: adjective]
Example
She has a weird sense of humor. [weird: adjective]
Example
It's weird how quiet it is in here. [weird: adverb]
bizarre
Example
The painting was filled with bizarre images that made me feel uneasy. [bizarre: adjective]
Example
It was a bizarre coincidence that we both had the same dream last night. [bizarre: adjective]
Example
His bizarre fashion sense always turns heads. [bizarre: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Weird is more commonly used than bizarre in everyday language. Weird is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while bizarre is less common and is often associated with the macabre or grotesque.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between weird and bizarre?
While both weird and bizarre are informal in tone, bizarre may be considered more formal due to its French origin and its association with the macabre or grotesque.
