Synonyms of outré

outré

adjective

ü-ˈtrā 

as in eccentric

different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion

an actor known more for his outré offscreen antics than for his on-screen performances

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eccentric
• bizarre
• funny
• erratic
• strange
• weird
• remarkable
• unusual
• odd
• off-the-wall
• outlandish
• outrageous
• peculiar
• offbeat
• wacky
• quirky
• kooky
• kinky
• unconventional
• curious
• way-out
• quaint
• funky
• out-of-the-way
• screwy
• queer
• far-out
• wild
• crazy
• rare
• bizarro
• prominent
• weirdo
• outstanding
• rum
• conspicuous
• extraordinary
• off-kilter
• queerish
• uncommon
• unique
• cranky
• abnormal
• striking
• spaced-out
• aberrant
• out-there
• freaky
• freakish
• atypical
• notable
• phantasmagoric
• idiosyncratic
• unwonted
• flaky
• singular
• noticeable
• fantastic
• salient
• phenomenal
• freak
• unorthodox
• shocking
• perplexing
• baffling
• atrocious
• confounding
• nonconformist
• puzzling
• mystifying
• bewildering
• crotchety
• uncustomary
• addlepated
• nonmainstream

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standard
• normal
• ordinary
• usual
• typical
• average
• prosaic
• commonplace
• routine
• conventional
• conservative
• everyday
• garden
• familiar
• unremarkable
• unexceptional
• run-of-the-mill
• workaday
• predictable
• conformist
• common
• regular
• frequent
• customary
• expected
• habitual
• knee-jerk
• wonted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outré

In adolescence, Ogden found a new, more outre guiding star. — Bill Donahue, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026

Many an outre fashion statement was photographed and breathlessly described at the Tonys. — Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 12 June 2019

Kelela also has an ear for blending outre electronic instrumentation that seems to swoon under her powerful voice. — Leor Galil, Chicago Reader, 27 Oct. 2017

Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Tyrod Taylor has a penchant for sartorially astute three-piece suits, while the Denver Broncos’ outside linebacker Von Miller takes a more outre approach with his big ol’ Burt Reynolds glasses and cowboy hats. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 24 Oct. 2017