Eccentric
Eccentric adjective - Different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion.
Preposterous and eccentric are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preposterous" instead an adjective "Eccentric".
Preposterous
Preposterous adjective - Conceived or made without regard for reason or reality.
Usage example: the idea that extraterrestrials built the pyramids is preposterous
Eccentric and preposterous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Eccentric" instead an adjective "Preposterous".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- fanciful and eccentric
- fanciful and preposterous
- wild and eccentric
- wild and preposterous
- grotesque and eccentric
- grotesque and preposterous
- outlandish and eccentric
- outlandish and preposterous
- incongruous and eccentric
- incongruous and preposterous
- zany and eccentric
- zany and preposterous
- crazy and eccentric
- crazy and preposterous
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