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Definition of oddly

oddly

/ˈɑːd.li/
odd · ly
Adjective:odd
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• adverb

1

In a strange, unusual, or unexpected manner.

Example

"The old clock started chiming oddly in the middle of the afternoon."

2

Used as a sentence modifier to indicate that a fact or situation is surprising, ironic, or hard to explain.

Example

"Oddly, nobody in the office noticed that the painting had been hung upside down."

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• Rhymes for oddly

• Nearby Words

oddball
oddish
oddity
oddly
oddness
odds
oddsmaker

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'odd' (borrowed from Old Norse 'oddi', originally referring to a point or triangle and by extension the third or unpaired number) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oddly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oddly
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