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Antonyms for unusual
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : uhn-yoo-zhoo-uhl, -yoozh-wuhl |
Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈyu ʒu əl, -ˈyuʒ wəl |
Definition of unusual
Origin :- 1580s, from un- (1) "not" + usual. Related: Unusually.
- adj different
- Now, Mr. Bines, I like him and I dare say you've done the best thing for him, unusual as it was.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- This is certainly a very high and unusual devise to so young a creature.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- This was an unusual event, as he rarely interfered with them during play hours.
- Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
- You have not done a stroke of work all this morning; quite an unusual thing for you, George.
- Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
- Gerald Raymount was a man of an unusual combination of qualities.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- In some features, one of the most unusual I have seen since I have been practicing law.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- This meal is not in the least unusual, but it is very dainty and pleasing.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
- It was such a wonderful day; it was such an unusual and delicious feast.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- The Wabash had a good passage out, without any unusual occurrence.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- This was so unusual, that Belinda could not avoid taking notice of it.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
Synonyms for unusual
- abnormal
- amazing
- astonishing
- atypical
- awe-inspiring
- awesome
- bizarre
- conspicuous
- curious
- distinguished
- eminent
- exceptional
- extraordinary
- far-out
- inconceivable
- incredible
- memorable
- noteworthy
- odd
- out of the ordinary
- outstanding
- phenomenal
- prodigious
- prominent
- queer
- rare
- refreshing
- remarkable
- significant
- singular
- something else
- special
- strange
- surprising
- uncommon
- unconventional
- unexpected
- unfamiliar
- unique
- unparalleled
- unwonted
- weird
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