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outlandishness
This term captures a sense of extreme eccentricity that borders on the absurd. It suggests a visual or behavioral quality that is not merely unusual, but jarringly out of place, often evoking a mixture of bewilderment and fascination. It is typically used to describe aesthetics, fashion, or social behaviors that defy conventional norms.
As an abstract noun derived from the adjective outlandish, this word is uncountable. It describes a quality or state of being rather than a discrete object, meaning it cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers. To quantify it, one must use partitive constructions such as a degree of outlandishness or a certain level of outlandishness.
Meanings
Examples
The sheer outlandishness of his fashion choices made him a legend in the art scene.
I cannot believe the outlandishness of these claims.
The outlandishness of the creature's design terrified the villagers.
Her sense of humor is defined by a certain charming outlandishness.
The outlandishness of the architecture in this city is breathtaking.
The outlandishness of the architecture in this city is breathtaking.
He was fascinated by the outlandishness of the alien landscape.
The outlandishness of the plot makes the movie hard to follow.
There is an inherent outlandishness to the way they conduct their rituals.