bizarro

adjective

bə-ˈzär-ō How to pronounce bizarro (audio)
Definition of bizarronext
1
as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion the cat was acting pretty bizarro this morning, and I'm worried about him

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2
as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual a bizarro comedy that earned a cult following

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Recent Examples of bizarro The Monterey Herald, Look, and several newsreel crews crowded in too, clamoring for even a glimpse of Dali’s bizarro props come to life. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026 In a city where unfamiliar spirits are routinely treated like bar regulars, Overlook’s tenth birthday invites all kinds of bizarro movie lovers to raise a little hell. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026 The 12-3 Broncos were a bizarro version of themselves against the 11-4 Jaguars. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025 Dead Red and Razor is a fast-paced, cinematic revenge fantasy peopled with bizarro, compulsively watchable characters. — Miriam Gershow, Literary Hub, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bizarro
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bizarro
  1. bizarre
  2. exotic
  3. strange
  4. romantic
  5. weird
  6. marvelous
  7. funny
  8. foreign
Adjective
  • When this place is eventually gone — a phrase that feels truly bizarre given the environment this summer and the half-century preceding it — the lasting images will be the seas of red.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Continue reading … 'DEEPLY WEIRD' — CNN panel's bizarre 'read as Jewish' comment about a senator draws fierce blowback.
    — , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of bizarre
Adjective
  • According to Sink, managing exotic species is more challenging.
    — Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Researchers want to understand whether such exotic quantum proofs are necessary.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of exotic
Adjective
  • Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Canada coach Jesse Marsch gives strange interview after Morocco World Cup loss.
    — Alex Connor, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of strange
Adjective
  • The author, 42, wore a summery floral midi dress with delicate sleeves and a romantic sweetheart neckline.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • The braids appear to be tied off with thin, white rope and have a romantic, lived-in, casual quality—though not too casual to seem irrefutably stylish at a Paris couture show.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 July 2026
Definition of romantic
Adjective
  • The bet, which happened on Polymarket, isn’t weird for the wild world of prediction markets.
    — Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The weird, vaguely threatening statement doesn’t lay the groundwork for a productive night, so naturally the vibes are just all off as the boys hang, so much so that Christian regrets planning it altogether.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
Definition of weird
Adjective
  • Knowing this, Klassen makes marvellous use of anthropomorphism, including in a new board book this summer that tries to bring everything, even the book itself, to life.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
  • This book also sent me back to reading Lorde’s marvelous poetry.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
Definition of marvelous
Adjective
  • The obligatory army of A-list funny people (Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman, Dave Chappelle operating at minimal annoyingness) assembles to praise him in this two-part doc from directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
  • The spunky comedy streaming service couldn’t hit the mainstream enough to attract voters, despite some very funny programming.
    — William Earl, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of funny
Adjective
  • Immigration raids and wildfires dissuaded tourists from visiting, and even Canadian tourists who typically make up the largest number of foreign visitors to California dropped 21%.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Civic groups in Eswatini have also taken authorities to court to challenge the legality of holding foreign nationals in prison without charge.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of foreign

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