Bizarre
Pronunciation
- UK IPA: /bɪˈzÉ‘Ë(ɹ)/, /bəˈzÉ‘Ë(ɹ)/
- US IPA: /bɪˈzaɹ/, /bəˈzaɹ/
Origin
From French bizarre ("odd, peculiar, bizarre, formerly headlong, angry"). Either from Basque bizar, "a beard" (the notion being that bearded Spanish soldiers made a strange impression on the French) or from Italian bizzarro.
Full definition of bizarre
Adjective
bizarre
- strangely unconventional in style or appearance.
- 2011, October 22, Sam Sheringham, Aston Villa 1 - 2 West Brom, West Brom enjoyed more possession as the half progressed and were handed a penalty of their own in the 21st minute in bizarre circumstances.
Usage notes
The more and most forms are the most common comparative and superlative forms. While bizarrest is encountered not infrequently and is acceptable in most situations, bizarrer is rare and non-standard.