Offbeat and Rare

Offbeat

Offbeat adjective - Different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion.
Usage example: an offbeat approach to the task, but it gets the job done

Rare and offbeat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rare" instead an adjective "Offbeat".

Rare

Rare adjective - Noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced.
Usage example: “Such good manners are rare these days,” remarked Mrs. Denby, as the young man let her go ahead of him in line

Offbeat and rare are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Offbeat" instead an adjective "Rare".

Nearby Words: rarity, rarely, rareness
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