FREAKISH Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

freakish

adjective

ˈfrē-kish

Definition of freakish

as in impulsive

prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions had a freakish roommate in college who once decided to drive all the way to Canada on the spur of the moment

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Recent Examples of freakish Each tableau is also illustrated with generative AI, resulting in freakish scenes rife with garbled text and hallucinated details, like a diminutive squad car parked inside a police station filled with surveillance feeds. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 24 June 2026 After a few freakish phone calls when my father did not seem able to come to the phone, Paul and I made an emergency visit, an intervention. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 Robinson’s freakish athleticism drew the attention of big time programs. — Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026 There are a few other freakish laugh-out-loud moments, although there are also times when the metaphor Bergholm keeps hammering into our skulls becomes repetitive. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freakish

Recent Examples of Synonyms for freakish

Adjective

The Moon conjoins impulsive Mars, bringing more emotion into decisions about money, possessions, and personal priorities.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Nevertheless, relations with parents, bosses and authority figures might be challenging today because of impulsive or compulsive actions on the part of someone.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of impulsive

Adjective

Everywhere millionaires don’t get the same attention as eccentric tech titans, finance executives, or famous entertainers.

— Eric Zwick, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
Well, this, a ridiculously starry gonzo romp that invites an international A-list cast to jump off a cliff in the pursuit of the most eccentric kind of entertainment.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of eccentric

Adjective

In the years since, she’s built a cult following for her whimsical knits in distinctive shades and cut with a certain SoCal insouciance.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Sher did fall short of convincing Deukmejian to sign one of his bills — a whimsical measure inspired by a Camp Fire girls and boys troop to proclaim the banana slug to be the official state mollusk.

— Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026