Eccentric means: Not at or in the centre; away from the centre. Related words include bizarre. Below you'll find 20 example sentences showing how to use Eccentric in practice.

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Eccentric in a sentence

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Eccentric meaning

  1. Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.
  2. Not perfectly circular; elliptical.
  3. Having a different center; not concentric.

Synonyms of Eccentric

bizarre off-centered off-center acentric nonconcentric unconventional outre outlandish off-the-wall gonzo flakey flaky freaky freakish concentric

Example sentences (20)

A sophisticated, genuinely funny, eccentric, and carefree individual, Morgan was also disliked for a few reasons.

Mrs. McCormick’s eccentric diviner can read the future and that is horror for men who believe they control destinies.

All my friends have long moved on, creative artists and eccentric personalities, typical of the city in the past.

Oh, and let’s not forget Bronson Pinchot’s unforgettable portrayal of Serge, the eccentric art gallery salesman!

The picture follows a young boy who wins the chance to enter the factory of an eccentric, reclusive chocolatier.

Kinane finds humor in feeling out of place, reliably turning crusty irritation into eccentric flights of fancy.

Who could forget Ralphie’s eccentric father (played by ), strange obsessions, or sweet, ever-patient mother ()?

Snowshill is a place like no other: a world away from ordinary and the unconventional home of the eccentric Charles Wade.

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Cotswolds-based Agatha is an eccentric detective with an erratic love life and a penchant for gin and tonics.

It must be the Coolidge effect that every role she plays seems tailor-made for her, even this of an eccentric Polish woman.

The Purah Pad is developed by an eccentric Sheikah scientist named Robbie, who offers Link various enhancements to the device.

The style of the series is incredibly eccentric, featuring striking character designs and strange poses.

In one of the most jam-packed places in our Milky Way, many pulsars in Terzan 5 have evolved into bizarre and eccentric forms.

A rare dodo bone went under the hammer for £23,000 at the sale of an eccentric naturalist’s collection.

Alongside The Sandman, the show tells the story of many other eccentric characters from Gaiman's mind.

Rick and Morty follows the adventures of Rick Sanchez, a brilliant but eccentric scientist, and his naive grandson, Morty Smith.

The new restaurant was inspired by the eccentric New York City-based composer, performer and musician Moondog, who died in 1999.

Africa’s sense of style is not only unique and eccentric, but is also deeply rooted in the continent’s rich and diverse history.

The dry humor and eccentric characters make for great television but, unfortunately, had low ratings.

Its depiction of eccentric Floridians and Vaughn's sarcastic portrayal of Yancy has made it a standout on the streaming platform.

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Common combinations with eccentric

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "eccentric" in a sentence?
An example: "A sophisticated, genuinely funny, eccentric, and carefree individual, Morgan was also disliked for a few reasons." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "eccentric" from real English texts.
What does "eccentric" mean?
Eccentric means: Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.
What are synonyms of "eccentric"?
Common synonyms of "eccentric" include: bizarre, off-centered, off-center, acentric, nonconcentric, unconventional, outre, outlandish. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "eccentric" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "eccentric", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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