QUEERLY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

queerly

adverb

Definition of queerly

as in strangely

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Recent Examples of queerly On the other hand, the film is, in some respects, well-served by eschewing the tropes of a typical coming-of-age-queerly tale. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026

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Their involvement doesn’t spare them unflattering moments; plenty of characters are shown behaving strangely, badly, or both.

— Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
But having your name be usurped by a bag is a strangely dehumanizing experience.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of strangely

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According to Merrick, the former dressage official, a peculiarly high percentage of relatively advanced amateur riders believe, firmly and falsely, that Olympic competition is a real possibility.

— Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Perhaps no cartoon duo has perfected the push-pull dynamic quite like evil baby Stewie and his family’s peculiarly sophisticated dog, Brian (both voiced by Seth MacFarlane).

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of peculiarly

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Natasha Lyonne just goes big as the manager of the store Klara comes from, while Steve Buscemi is oddly understated and twinkly for a mysterious character who proposes something terrible in the name of never needing to mourn.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
The well-size main bedroom has leafy views and another decorative fireplace, although the person doing the listing’s photos has oddly chosen to hide it behind a bed; the second bedroom can easily handle a bunk-bed situation plus a sideboard.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of oddly

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The company is moving through federal safety reviews at an unusually rapid pace.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Jonathan Van Meter, the legendary magazine writer and editor, has spent much of his career getting unusually close to famous women.

— Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

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