Meaning & use
eccentric
Unconventional or slightly strange in behavior or appearance, in a way that differs from what is expected.
See it in a sentence
Her eccentric uncle collected antique clocks and refused to use electricity in his home.
The professor's eccentric teaching style made his lectures unpredictable but memorable.
A note on using this word
Eccentric usually carries a mild, affectionate tone rather than a harsh judgment about someone's oddness.
Words with a similar meaning
unconventionalquirky
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Words with an opposite meaning
conventional
Another way to use it
2. noun
A person whose behavior or ideas differ noticeably from what is considered normal.
The village was famous for a lovable eccentric who painted his fences bright purple.
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