B1adjectivelanguagepsychology
US/pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/
UK/pɪˈkjuː.li.ə/
strange or unusual, often in a way that is slightly worrying or hard to explain
In context
There was a peculiar smell in the kitchen when we came home.
It is peculiar that he never mentioned his brother before.
Her peculiar sense of humor confused most of her new colleagues.
Words that go with peculiar
adjective + noun
- peculiar smellA peculiar smell came from the old fridge.
- peculiar behaviorHis peculiar behavior worried the neighbors.
- peculiar sense of humorShe has a peculiar sense of humor.
- a peculiar feelingI had a peculiar feeling that someone was watching me.
- peculiar habitHe has a peculiar habit of talking to himself.
adjective + preposition
- peculiar toThis custom is peculiar to the north of the country.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
peculiar for this regionCorrect: peculiar to this region