Eccentrically
adverb
In a way that is not usual, normal, or expected.
He always dresses eccentrically.
Often appears as...
- dress eccentrically
- act eccentrically
adverb
Not placed centrally or not having it's axis or other part placed centrally.
The eccentrically positioned nuclei in cells.
Often appears as...
- eccentrically positioned
- eccentrically located
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
In a way that is not usual, normal, or expected.
He always dresses eccentrically.
Often appears as...
- dress eccentrically
- act eccentrically
adverb
Not placed centrally or not having it's axis or other part placed centrally.
The eccentrically positioned nuclei in cells.
Often appears as...
- eccentrically positioned
- eccentrically located
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Expressiveness
'Eccentrically' can indicate unique personality traits or lifestyles that deviate from the norm.
He lived eccentrically, turning his home into a jungle with hundreds of plants.
Pro Tip 2/3Quirkiness Emphasized
Using 'eccentrically' often suggests quirky or strange habits, highlighting individualism.
She spoke eccentrically, adding whimsical sound effects to her stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Negative Tone
Although it implies unusual behavior, 'eccentrically' is generally not used to insult someone.
They laughed as he danced eccentrically, enjoying his free-spirited moves.
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Quote examples
Derren Brown
English Entertainer
That's how I lived for 10 years in Bristol after graduating. I just stayed in my student flat and paid very little rent. It was lovely, and part of me still misses that very lazy lifestyle. I was known as the magician on the street, and I used to dress a little eccentrically in a cloak.
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Edward Hirsch
American Poet
The sole literary presence from my childhood was my grandfather, a Jewish immigrant from Latvia, who eccentrically copied poems into the backs of his books. After he died, when I was 8 years old, my grandmother gave his books away, and his poems were lost.
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Helena Bonham Carter
British Actress
I don't think I dress eccentrically. I'm just not conservative, I guess - I dress according to what like. And I'm not a mannequin, as you can tell.
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Jaime Winstone
English Actress
I've always liked to dress eccentrically, but as I get older I'm drawn to more classic looks, though I'll still put my own twist on them.
Quote examples
Derren Brown
English Entertainer
That's how I lived for 10 years in Bristol after graduating. I just stayed in my student flat and paid very little rent. It was lovely, and part of me still misses that very lazy lifestyle. I was known as the magician on the street, and I used to dress a little eccentrically in a cloak.
Quote examples
Edward Hirsch
American Poet
The sole literary presence from my childhood was my grandfather, a Jewish immigrant from Latvia, who eccentrically copied poems into the backs of his books. After he died, when I was 8 years old, my grandmother gave his books away, and his poems were lost.
Quote examples
Helena Bonham Carter
British Actress
I don't think I dress eccentrically. I'm just not conservative, I guess - I dress according to what like. And I'm not a mannequin, as you can tell.
Quote examples
Jaime Winstone
English Actress
I've always liked to dress eccentrically, but as I get older I'm drawn to more classic looks, though I'll still put my own twist on them.
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