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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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