QUEERLY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

queerly

adverb

Definition of queerly

as in strangely

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Recent Examples of queerly On the other hand, the film is, in some respects, well-served by eschewing the tropes of a typical coming-of-age-queerly tale. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026

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But the film co-signs it with a strangely gung-ho spirit, as Chin — himself a father of two — joins the mission with scant discussion of the potential hubris of this decision.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Broadly speaking, great works of Russian literature have a tendency to combine painfully austere themes with strangely rich imaginations.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of strangely

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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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If Vance were to renounce Carlson over a matter as trivial as, say, Carlson’s oddly positive assessment of Adolf Hitler, what hope is there for society?

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
In the highlight, Marshall retrieves the ball and oddly fires it back to the infield, fooling no one.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of oddly

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Bred and owned by German breeder Julius-Peter Sinnack, United’s parents come from an unusually close family line.

— Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
His writing is unusually rife with proper nouns—Buddy, Sarah, Evie, Genevieve, Billy, Joey, Miss B.

— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

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