outlandish

Meanings

• Adjective

  Extremely strange or unusual; bizarre.

  - "The outlandish behavior of the clown amused the children."
  - "The outlandish fashion trends of the 1960s are making a comeback."
  - "The outlandish story of the lost city of Atlantis has captivated people for centuries."

• Adjective

  Belonging to or characteristic of a place outside one's own country or region.

  - "The outlandish customs of foreign lands fascinated the traveler."
  - "The outlandish cuisine of various countries is a popular topic of discussion."
  - "The outlandish weather conditions in the Arctic are a challenge for explorers."

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Pronunciation

1. /aʊ̯tˈlændɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outlandish
fantastical , prestigious , distractical , astonishing

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Variants

List of all variants of outlandish that leads to same result
outlandish , outlandishly , outlandishness , outlandishnesses

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from out of the land, from out + land

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outlandish' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In medieval Europe, travelers to foreign lands were often referred to as 'outlandish' because they came from 'outside the land'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bizarre: Synonym for outlandish, meaning extremely strange or unusual.

2. Fantastical: Related to outlandish, meaning involving or based on fantasy or imagination.

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Culture

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The term 'outlandish' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in fantasy and science fiction genres, to describe strange and unusual creatures, places, and phenomena. In art, the term is used to describe works that challenge conventional norms and push the boundaries of creativity. In music, the term is often used to describe avant-garde or experimental genres.

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