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
- an eccentric [writer, professor, millionaire]
- an eccentric [cast, mix, bunch]
- has an eccentric personality
- is [seen, viewed] as eccentric
- many think he is eccentric
- eccentric but brilliant
- an eccentric family [member, friend]
- is [somewhat, slightly] eccentric
- has an eccentric orbit (around)
- the [town's, local] eccentric
- is seen as an eccentric
- is considered an eccentric (by)
- has the reputation of being an eccentric
- an [odd, interesting] eccentric
- [an assortment, a bunch] of eccentrics
- the [place, story] is full of eccentrics
'eccentric' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):