Definition

The quality or state of being strange or unusual in a way that is often surprising or difficult to understand.

Example

The bizarreness of the art installation left many visitors confused and intrigued.

Conversation

Did you see that movie last night?

Yeah, it was so weird!

I know, the bizarreness of the plot really surprised me.

Right? It kept me guessing the whole time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bizarreness is formed from "bizarre" (from French *bizarre*, meaning strange or odd) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "bizarreness" refers to the quality of being strange or odd.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word 'bizarre' meaning strange, and remember that 'bizarreness' describes the state of being strange.

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