outlandish
8 synonyms and 3 antonyms for outlandish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely unusual, bizarre, or far removed from normal experience.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use outlandish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
outlandish claim
outlandish costume
outlandish behavior
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."
Full origin of outlandish →Frequently asked questions
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.".
