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US/ɪkˈsen.trɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ɪkˈsen.trɪ.kəl.i/
in an unusual way that is different from what most people do
In context
The professor dressed eccentrically, often wearing two different shoes.
She behaved eccentrically after her retirement, living on a boat.
He decorated his house eccentrically, with clocks on every wall.
Words that go with eccentrically
verb + adverb
- dress eccentricallyThe artist dresses eccentrically in bright colors.
- behave eccentricallyHe began to behave eccentrically in old age.
- act eccentricallyShe acts eccentrically but is perfectly kind.
- live eccentricallyThey lived eccentrically in a tower by the sea.
adverb + adjective
- eccentrically dressedAn eccentrically dressed man stood at the door.
- eccentrically namedThe shop sold eccentrically named teas.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He dresses eccentric.Correct: He dresses eccentrically.