bizarre

Meanings

• Adjective

  1. Unusual, strange, or extraordinary.

  - "The clown at the circus wore a bizarre outfit."
  - "The bizarre behavior of the animals in the rainforest is fascinating."

• Adjective

  2. Strange or incongruous in a way that is intentionally appealing or entertaining.

  - "The bizarre art of Salvador Dali is a popular subject of study."
  - "The bizarre decor of the restaurant added to the overall dining experience."

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Pronunciation

1. /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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2. /bəˈzɑɹ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bizarre
hare , repair , square

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Variants

List of all variants of bizarre that leads to same result
bizarre , bizarrely , bizarreness , bizarrenesses , bizarres

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'bizarus' meaning 'striking, strange, or odd'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bizarre' is often used to describe the behavior of exotic animals in zoos.

2. In French, the word 'bizarre' means 'strange' or 'odd' but can also be used as a term of endearment.

3. The term 'bizarre' was popularized in English during the late 19th century.

4. In the novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde, the character Lord Henry Wotton uses the word 'bizarre' to describe Dorian's transformation into an older, more sinister version of himself.

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Related Concepts

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1. Surrealism: A cultural movement that sought to challenge conventional perceptions and explore the irrational and the unconscious mind. The term 'bizarre' is often used to describe the strange and dreamlike imagery associated with Surrealism.

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Culture

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The term 'bizarre' has been used extensively in various forms of art, literature, and music to describe the unusual, strange, or extraordinary. It has been used to evoke a sense of fascination, curiosity, and even horror. In literature, authors like Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft have used the term to describe the eerie and unsettling.

How to Memorize "bizarre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clown with an oversized red nose, multi-colored wig, and mismatched clothing. Visualize the chaotic scene of a circus sideshow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bizarre' with the word 'surprising'. Think of something that is unexpected and out of the ordinary.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory association by thinking of the word 'bizarre' as 'beyond the norm' or 'beyond the usual'.

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