oddly

adverb

Definition of oddlynext
as in strangely

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Recent Examples of oddly Novoselic gave an oddly professional speech about the genius of Kurt Cobain. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 The large platter comes with guacamole, oddly served in a dip bowl but with decent flavor. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 Yana Radeva, shockingly a first-time actor, is quietly commanding as Veska, suggesting entire histories without spelling them out, while Grisebach’s documentary-like naturalism makes even the film’s strangest turns feel oddly plausible. — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 But the razzle-dazzle pairs oddly with his earnestness, as do the video projections with antique furnishings. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oddly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddly
  1. strangely
  2. peculiarly
  3. weirdly
  4. unusually
Adverb
  • The voice seemed strangely familiar, but Goessling still didn't make the connection.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Sometimes this world doesn’t make sense but always feels strangely familiar.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of strangely
Adverb
  • According to Merrick, the former dressage official, a peculiarly high percentage of relatively advanced amateur riders believe, firmly and falsely, that Olympic competition is a real possibility.
    — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps no cartoon duo has perfected the push-pull dynamic quite like evil baby Stewie and his family’s peculiarly sophisticated dog, Brian (both voiced by Seth MacFarlane).
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of peculiarly
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  • Alas, poor Bryan is about to learn the hard way that change — as the saying goes — is as hard to outrun as an ever-growing zombie rat king with 37 different limbs and a weirdly personal vendetta.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026
  • But Aroonpheng’s worldbuilding is arcane to a fault, with no thanks to a weirdly flat rhythm that dulls the excitement of the film’s many narrative swerves.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of weirdly
Adverb
  • Spivey said Pike’s attorneys had repeatedly warned the state and courts that her underlying medical conditions, including a blood-clotting disorder, could make a lethal injection execution unusually prolonged and painful.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Both linked the situation to an unusually poor autumn crop of pine nuts and berries.
    — Arina Porkhovnik, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of unusually

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“Oddly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddly. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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