peculiarly
(adverb)
adverb
1. uniquely or characteristically
- these peculiarly cinematic elements
- a peculiarly French phenomenon
Similar word(s): particularly
2. in a manner differing from the usual or expected
- he's behaving rather peculiarly
Similar word(s): curiously, inexplicably, oddly
3. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
- under peculiarly tragic circumstances
Similar word(s): especially, particularly, specially
Sentences with peculiarly as an adverb:
- He has a peculiarly strong accent.
- This racehorse is peculiarly fast.
- His nose is peculiarly bent.
- He dresses peculiarly.
- Peculiarly, his hat is on upside-down.
- Peculiarly, he left through the window.
- Peculiarly, he sat bolt upright and shouted "Geronimo!" whenever John Wayne appeared.
- Having red hair and freckles is a characteristic that is peculiarly Northern European.