The meaning of ODDLY is in an odd manner. How to use oddly in a sentence.

Didn't you think she was behaving very oddly at the party yesterday? Oddly enough (= this is strange / surprising), she didn't mention anything about the fact that she was getting married.

Definition of oddly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

ODDLY meaning: 1 : in a strange or unusual way; 2 : used to say that something is strange, odd, or surprising

You use oddly to indicate that what you are saying is true, but that it is not what you expected. He said no and seemed oddly reluctant to talk about it.

Define oddly. oddly synonyms, oddly pronunciation, oddly translation, English dictionary definition of oddly. adj. odd·er , odd·est 1. Deviating from what is ordinary, usual, or expected; strange …

Jul 28, 2025 · oddly (not comparable) In a peculiar manner; strangely; unusually. synonyms quotations Synonyms: queerly, curiously For December, it was oddly warm.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb oddly, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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/ˈɑdli/ /ˈɒdli/ IPA guide Definitions of oddly adverb in a strange manner synonyms: funnily, queerly, strangely