Oddly (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In a manner differing from the usual or expected; "had a curiously husky voice"; "he's behaving rather peculiarly".
Examples
- She smiled oddly when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend's name.
- The new employee oddly seemed more relaxed on their first day than most.
- He chose the colors oddly, combining purple and orange for the room.
- The two brothers oddly have distinctly different accents despite growing up in the same area.
- The movie ended oddly, with a cliffhanger and no resolution in sight.
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Meaning 2
In a strange manner; "a queerly inscribed sheet of paper".
Examples
- The hotel room door creaked oddly when I tried to open it.
- She walked oddly after her accident, with a noticeable limp in her stride.
- The tourists stared oddly at my bright outfit, which I didn't think was unusual.
- The sound echoed oddly in the empty hall.
- He looked oddly out of place in the informal gathering.