adv

weirdly

WEERD-lee

Weirdly (adv) means In a strange or unusual way. Example: “He was acting weirdly all through dinner, barely speaking.”

adv

In a strange or unusual way.

"He was acting weirdly all through dinner, barely speaking."

Used to point out that something is surprising given the circumstances; oddly.

"Weirdly, the power cut didn't bother her at all — she just lit some candles."

How to use weirdly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStrangely, or in a way you didn't expect.

Common pairings

weirdly quiet weirdly specific weirdly enough

more weirdly comparative, most weirdly superlative

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He was acting _____ all through dinner, barely speaking.

strangely oddly

surprisingly strangely interestingly oddly curiously funnily

thirdly

What does “weirdly” mean?

The word “weirdly” means in a strange or unusual way. In plain terms, strangely, or in a way you didn't expect.

How do you pronounce “weirdly”?

“Weirdly” is pronounced WEERD-lee (/ˈwɪə(ɹ)dli/ in IPA).

How do you use “weirdly” in a sentence?

Here is “weirdly” used in a sentence: “He was acting weirdly all through dinner, barely speaking.”

What is another word for “weirdly”?

Words with a similar meaning to “weirdly” include strangely and oddly.

What part of speech is “weirdly”?

“Weirdly” is an adverb.

How many meanings does “weirdly” have?

“Weirdly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a strange or unusual way.

surprisingly strangely interestingly oddly curiously funnily