outlandish
/aʊtˈlændɪʃ/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5931 in the learning path
稀奇古怪的；荒诞的
Definitions
adj. extremely unusual or strange, often seeming unreasonable
稀奇古怪的；荒诞的
Example
He arrived wearing an outlandish hat shaped like a pineapple.
他戴着一顶形似菠萝的古怪帽子来了。
Although some environmental proposals initially seem outlandish, they may eventually inspire practical solutions to urban pollution.
虽然一些环保提议起初看似荒诞，却可能最终为解决城市污染提供切实可行的思路。
Collocations
- an outlandish idea
- outlandish clothes
- an outlandish claim
Word family
- outlandishly (adv.)
- outlandishness (n.)
Synonyms
- bizarre
- eccentric
- unconventional
Antonyms
- ordinary
- conventional
Usage tip
强调异乎寻常，常带惊讶或不赞同的语气。
FAQ
- What does outlandish mean?
- extremely unusual or strange, often seeming unreasonable
- How is outlandish pronounced?
- UK /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/, US /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
