odd-looking
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having an unusual or strange appearance: "odd-looking" describes someone or something that looks peculiar, unconventional, or not typical in a way that may seem surprising or amusing.
Usage Examples
- (The building had an unusual and strange appearance.)
- (The hat looked peculiar and unconventional.)
- (The dog had a strange and asymmetrical appearance.)
Advanced Usage
"odd-looking" as a compound adjective before a noun: It is commonly used directly before the noun it modifies.
- The odd-looking creature was a rare species of frog. (The creature looked strange and unusual.)
"odd-looking" after a linking verb: It can also be used after verbs like "look", "seem", or "appear".
- The painting looked odd-looking to most viewers. (The painting appeared peculiar in appearance.)
Variants and Related Words
Odd (adj): strange or unusual in a general sense.
- He had an odd habit of tapping his foot. (He had an unusual habit.)
Looking (adj): having a specified appearance (used in compounds like "odd-looking", "good-looking").
- She is a good-looking woman. (She has an attractive appearance.)
Synonyms
Strange-looking: having an unusual or unfamiliar appearance.
- The strange-looking plant had purple leaves. (The plant looked unusual.)
Peculiar-looking: having a distinctive or odd appearance.
- The peculiar-looking car was shaped like a teardrop. (The car had a unique and odd look.)
Unusual-looking: not typical or ordinary in appearance.
- The unusual-looking bird had bright blue feathers. (The bird looked uncommon.)
Related Idioms
Look like something the cat dragged in: to have a very messy or disheveled appearance (similar to being odd-looking in a negative way).
- After the hike, he looked like something the cat dragged in. (He looked very untidy and strange.)
Out of the ordinary: unusual or different from what is normal.
- Her odd-looking outfit was certainly out of the ordinary. (Her strange appearance was not typical.)