far-out

adjective

ˈfär-ˌau̇t 

: marked by a considerable departure from the conventional or traditional

far-out clothes

far-outness noun

Synonyms of far-out

• bizarre
• strange
• weird
• funny
• odd
• peculiar
• curious
• erratic
• eccentric
• remarkable
• crazy
• unusual

Examples of far-out in a Sentence

the religious sect's far-out clothes and practices made them the talk of the small town

Recent Examples on the Web

With more than 50 exhibits in the show, it’s bound to be a far-out adventure. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

The freedom the medium provides has been used to tell stories of all kinds, including first-person documentaries, news analysis, far-out science fiction, and adult dramas using puppets for distancing purposes. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026

Justice’s superhero name and grand mission are not out of place in the longevity field, which attracts colorful characters with far-out theories. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 29 May 2026

Who can resist the urge to look at celebs competing for attention with increasingly far-out creations, the inevitable result of unlimited cash and insider fashion access? — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far-out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

far-out

adjective

-ˈau̇t

: very strange or unusual

far-out clothes