Synonyms for peculiarly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : pi-kyool-yer

Phonetic Transcription : pɪˈkyul yər

Définition of peculiarly

Origin : mid-15c., "belonging exclusively to one person," from Latin peculiaris "of one's own (property)," from peculium "private property," literally "property in cattle" (in ancient times the most important form of property), from pecu "cattle, flock," related to pecus "cattle" (see pecuniary). Meaning "unusual" is first attested c.1600 (earlier "distinguished, special," 1580s; for sense development, cf. idiom). Related: Peculiarly.

adv oddly

Example sentences :

Those who were initiated were supposed to be peculiarly under the protection of the gods.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Jaques is only sketched in with light strokes, but all his traits are peculiarly Hamlet's traits.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

And this was strange, since the Italian restaurant is such a peculiarly British institution.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

He drank and relapsed into his peculiarly close manner of silence.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

The case of this woman is peculiarly affecting, from other considerations.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox

This success was peculiarly gratifying to Nelson, for many reasons.
Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey

Peculiarly appropriate in an employee when addressing an employer.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

Party journalism in the Province of Quebec is peculiarly bitter and mendacious.
Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous

Mr. Willey was peculiarly adapted to such circumstances as these.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

Here Goethe's little parable, as he calls it, is peculiarly applicable.
Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

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