Outlandish

/aʊtˈlændɪʃ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar.

Her outlandish outfit turned heads at the gala.

Extremely odd or unconventional.

The scientist proposed an outlandish theory that challenged established norms.

Far removed from local or familiar customs, beliefs, or practices.

The festival featured outlandish traditions from distant cultures.

Derived from the combination of 'outland' meaning foreign or strange and the suffix '-ish' indicating characteristic.

outlandish claims:

Assertions that are absurd or outrageous.

outlandish behavior:

Conduct that is extremely unusual or inappropriate.

outlandish ideas:

Concepts that are highly unconventional and often implausible.

Outrageously funny or entertaining.

That movie was totally outlandish, I couldn't stop laughing!

Over-the-top or excessively dramatic.

Her outlandish story about meeting a celebrity was hard to believe.