Definition

In a strange or unusual way.

Example

She danced weirdly at the party, making everyone laugh.

Conversation

Have you noticed how weirdly quiet the park has been lately?

Yeah, it's kind of unsettling, isn't it?

I mean, it used to be full of kids playing and people chatting.

Exactly! I miss the buzz; it felt more alive back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weirdly → It is formed from "weird" (from Old English *wyrd*, meaning fate or destiny) and "-ly" (a suffix meaning in a manner of). The word "weirdly" means in a manner that is strange or unusual, often relating to fate or destiny.

Memory Tip

Think of 'weird' as relating to 'fate' or 'destiny' — when something happens 'weirdly', it occurs in a strange manner, as if influenced by fate.

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