Eccentric: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Eccentric adjective. Odd or unconventional, usually in a harmless or charming way.
How to say it
ik-SEN-trik/ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/
3 syllables, stressed on the second (SEN).
Eccentric in a sentence
An eccentric neighbour walks his tortoise on a lead every Sunday.
Her eccentric filing system somehow lets her find any letter in seconds.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- quirky
- unconventional
- idiosyncratic
- odd
Opposite:
- conventional
- ordinary
Where eccentric comes from
From Greek ekkentros, out of the centre.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Her _____ filing system somehow lets her find any letter in seconds.
- eccentric
- conscientious
- impetuous
Show the answer
eccentric: Her eccentric filing system somehow lets her find any letter in seconds.