What does ODDLY mean?

Oddly

1. Parts of Speech: Adverb

2. Definition: In a strange or unusual way.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑdli/; UK: /ˈɒdli/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "oddly" originated from the Middle English word "oddeley". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in both spoken and written English. It is often used to describe something that is unusual or unexpected.

5. Synonyms: Strangely, unusually, peculiarly, oddly enough, curiously.

6. Related Words: Odder, odium, odeon, ovoid, oiled.

7. Example Sentences:

• Oddly enough, the two strangers turned out to be long lost cousins.
• The painting was oddly shaped and didn fit in with the rest of the collection.
• Oddly, the cat seemed to prefer the cardboard box to the expensive cat bed.
• He spoke oddly and used words that no one had ever heard before.
• The book was oddly fascinating despite its dry subject matter.