adj

freakish

FREE-kihsh

Freakish (adj) means Strange, abnormal, or bizarre in an unsettling way. Example: “The house had a freakish resemblance to a face.”

adj

Strange, abnormal, or bizarre in an unsettling way.

"The house had a freakish resemblance to a face."

"It was a freakish coincidence that they met twice in one day."

How to use freakish

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUnusual to the point of seeming abnormal or eerie.

Common pairings

freakish coincidence freakish weather

more freakish comparative, most freakish superlative

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The house had a _____ resemblance to a face.

From freak + -ish.

What does “freakish” mean?

The word “freakish” means strange, abnormal, or bizarre in an unsettling way. In plain terms, unusual to the point of seeming abnormal or eerie.

How do you pronounce “freakish”?

“Freakish” is pronounced FREE-kihsh (/ˈfɹiːkɪʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “freakish” in a sentence?

Here is “freakish” used in a sentence: “The house had a freakish resemblance to a face.”

What part of speech is “freakish”?

“Freakish” is an adjective.