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outlandish

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Adj — Extremely unusual, bizarre, or far removed from normal experience.

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Etymology

From Old English ūtlendisċ, meaning "foreign," built from "out-," "land," and the adjective suffix "-ish." Its meaning shifted over time from simply "foreign" to "bizarre" or "strange."

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What does “outlandish” mean?

The word “outlandish” means extremely unusual, bizarre, or far removed from normal experience. In plain terms, wildly strange, over the top, or hard to believe.

How do you pronounce “outlandish”?

“Outlandish” is pronounced owt-LAN-dihsh (/ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “outlandish” in a sentence?

Here is “outlandish” used in a sentence: “He showed up to the party in an outlandish costume.”

What part of speech is “outlandish”?

“Outlandish” is an adjective.

Where does the word “outlandish” come from?

The word “outlandish” comes from Old English. From Old English ūtlendisċ, meaning "foreign," built from "out-," "land," and the adjective suffix "-ish." Its meaning shifted over time from simply "foreign" to "bizarre" or "strange.".

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