peculiar
ADJECTIVE
/pɪ'kjuljər/
8 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
peculiar is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3E1C3U1L1I1A1R1
3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING
What does peculiar mean?
ADJECTIVE · 4 SENSES
1
Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected.
“the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves”
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2
Unique or specific to a person or thing or category.
“a peculiar bond of sympathy between them”
“an expression peculiar to Canadians”
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3
Characteristic of one only; distinctive or special.
“the peculiar character of the Government of the U.S.”
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4
Markedly different from the usual.
“a peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats”
“a man...feels it a peculiar insult to be taunted with cowardice by a woman”
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