What does WEIRD mean?

Word: Weird 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective, Noun

2. Definitions:

Adjective: suggesting something supernatural; uncanny; bizarre.

Noun: fate or destiny.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /wɪrd/

UK: /wɪəd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "weird" comes from the Old English word "wyrd", which means "destiny" or "fate". Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to also include something that is strange, eerie, or uncanny. It is commonly used in English literature and poetry to describe supernatural or otherworldly phenomena. In modern usage, it is often used to describe something that is unusual or unexpected.

5. Synonyms:

strange, eerie, uncanny, bizarre, peculiar, odd, unusual, abnormal, supernatural, otherworldly

6. Related Words:

magic, spooky, eerie, quirky, eerie

7. Example Sentences:

Adjective:

• That abandoned house gives her a weird feeling.
• His weird behavior is making everyone uncomfortable.
• The painting had a weird, almost supernatural quality to it.

Noun:

• She felt that her weird was leading her down a path she didn want to take.
• He believed that his weird was guiding him towards his true purpose in life.
• The weird of the situation was not lost on anyone.