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Definition of weirdly
weirdly
/ˈwɪrd.li/
weird · ly
Adjective:weird
weirdly Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
2
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• adverb
1
In a strange, unusual, or unexpected manner, or to a surprising degree.
Example
"The empty stadium was weirdly quiet just hours before the championship match."
2
In an eerie, uncanny, or supernatural manner.
Example
"Moonlight filtered through the mist, illuminating the ancient ruins weirdly."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'weird' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'weird' comes from Old English 'wyrd' (fate, destiny), which shifted to mean 'supernatural' or 'strange' largely due to the 'Weird Sisters' (the three witches representing fate) in Shakespeare's Macbeth.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weirdly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weirdly