bizarre Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Bizarre?
Common synonyms for bizarre are absurd, crazy and fanciful. Words with the opposite meaning are realistic and reasonable.
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Bizarre as an Adjective
conceived or made without regard for reason or reality
a bizarre invention that no one could figure out how to use
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different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
he gave a bizarre excuse for getting home so late
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Bizarre in a Sentence
That was a bizarre adventure!
His behavior was bizarre.
bizarre stories
a bizarre outfit
the bizarre timidity of a tall, strapping young man
a bizarre invention that no one could figure out how to use
he gave a bizarre excuse for getting home so late
His behavior was bizarre. / bizarre stories / a bizarre outfit
Word Forms & Grammar
bi·zarre·ly adverb
bi·zarre·ness noun
bizarre
bizarrely
bizarreness
bizarrenesses
bizarres
bizarre (comparative more bizarre or bizarrer, superlative most bizarre or bizarrest)
bizarre (plural bizarres)
Words That Rhyme With Bizarre
Origin of Bizarre
Origin 1: French, from Italian bizzarro
Origin 2: noun derivative of bizarre:1
Origin 3: Borrowed from French bizarre (“odd, peculiar, bizarre”, formerly “headlong, angry”), then either from Italian bizzarro (“weird, eccentric, frisky”) or, less likely, from Basque bizar (literally, “beard”, from the notion that bearded Spanish soldiers made a strange impression on the French).
First Known Use
circa 1648
circa 1753
Quick Facts About Bizarre
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bə-ˈzär/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | conceived or made without regard for reason or reality |
| Synonyms | absurd, crazy and fanciful |
| Antonyms | realistic, reasonable and average |
| Comparative / superlative | more bizarre, most bizarre |
| Adverb | bizarrely |
| First known use | 1753 |
Pronouncing Bizarre
You say bizarre as /bə-ˈzär/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (zär).
Frequently Asked Questions About Bizarre
What part of speech is bizarre?
Bizarre is an adjective.
What is the opposite of bizarre?
Antonyms of bizarre include realistic, reasonable, average and commonplace.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of bizarre?
The comparative form is more bizarre and the superlative form is most bizarre.