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outlandish

[outˈlændɪʃ]

outlandish Definition

  • 1looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar
  • 2foreign or alien in nature, character, or appearance

Using outlandish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outlandish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore an outlandish outfit to the party.

  • Example

    The movie's plot was too outlandish for me to follow.

  • Example

    His ideas were considered outlandish by his colleagues.

  • Example

    The restaurant served outlandish dishes that I've never heard of before.

outlandish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outlandish

Antonyms for outlandish

Phrases with outlandish

  • strange or unconventional actions

    Example

    Her outlandish behavior at the meeting caused quite a stir.

  • unusual or foreign traditions

    Example

    The tribe's outlandish customs fascinated the anthropologists.

  • a foreign or unfamiliar way of speaking

    Example

    His outlandish accent made it difficult for me to understand him.

Origins of outlandish

from Middle English 'outland', meaning 'foreign land'

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Summary: outlandish in Brief

The term 'outlandish' [outˈlændɪʃ] describes something that looks or sounds bizarre or unfamiliar, or is foreign or alien in nature, character, or appearance. It can refer to anything from clothing and food to ideas and behavior, as in 'The restaurant served outlandish dishes that I've never heard of before.' 'Outlandish' is synonymous with 'eccentric' and 'peculiar,' and antonymous with 'conventional' and 'ordinary.'