Synonyms for Peculiar (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (unique or specific to a person or thing or category):
particular, special
WordNet sense 2 ((sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique):
specific
WordNet sense 3 (beyond or deviating from the usual or expected):
curious, funny, odd, rum, rummy, singular
WordNet sense 4 (being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird):
strange, unusual
WordNet sense 5 (typical or distinctive):
characteristic
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