eccentric

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ik sentrik, ek-)

Collocations for "eccentric"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "eccentric" in context.

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eccentric

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. an eccentric [writer, professor, millionaire]
  2. an eccentric [cast, mix, bunch]
  3. has an eccentric personality
  4. is [seen, viewed] as eccentric
  5. many think he is eccentric
  6. eccentric but brilliant
  7. an eccentric family [member, friend]
  8. is [somewhat, slightly] eccentric
  9. has an eccentric orbit (around)
n
  1. the [town's, local] eccentric
  2. is seen as an eccentric
  3. is considered an eccentric (by)
  4. has the reputation of being an eccentric
  5. an [odd, interesting] eccentric
  6. [an assortment, a bunch] of eccentrics
  7. the [place, story] is full of eccentrics
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