C2nounformalpsychologysociety
US/ˌek.senˈtrɪs.ə.ti/
UK/ˌek.senˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/
strange or unusual behavior, especially when it is harmless or amusing
In context
The professor was famous for his eccentricity; he wore two different shoes every day.
Her eccentricities included keeping seven cats and sleeping during the day.
Genius is often linked with a certain amount of eccentricity.
Words that go with eccentricity
adjective + noun
- mild eccentricityHis mild eccentricity made him popular with the students.
- harmless eccentricityThey treated his habit as a harmless eccentricity.
- English eccentricityEnglish eccentricity is a favorite theme in comedy.
noun + preposition
- a touch of eccentricityThe house had a touch of eccentricity.
adjective + preposition
- famous for eccentricityThe writer was famous for her eccentricity.
verb + noun
- tolerate eccentricitySmall towns often tolerate eccentricity in old residents.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He has many eccentricities habits.Correct: He has many eccentric habits.