strange meaning and definition

STRANGE adjective

Definition of strange (adjective)

1. being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
   • "a strange exaltation that was indefinable"; "a strange fantastical mind"; "what a strange sense of humor she has"
   • synonyms: unusual
   • antonym: familiar
2. not known before
   • "used many strange words"; "saw many strange faces in the crowd"; "don't let anyone unknown into the house"
   • synonyms: unknown
3. relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world
   • "foreign nations"; "a foreign accent"; "on business in a foreign city"
   • synonyms: foreign
   • antonym: native