IDIOSYNCRATIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for IDIOSYNCRATIC?

Need another word that means the same as “idiosyncratic”? Find 16 synonyms and 30 related words for “idiosyncratic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Idiosyncratic” are: distinctive, individual, characteristic, distinct, distinguishing, peculiar, individualistic, different, typical, special, specific, representative, unique, personal, private, essential

Idiosyncratic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Idiosyncratic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “idiosyncratic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
• Peculiar to the individual.

Synonyms of "Idiosyncratic" as an adjective (16 Words)

characteristic	Typical of a particular person, place, or thing. He began with a characteristic attack on extremism.
different	Differing from all others; not ordinary. Different parts of the country.
distinct	(used for emphasis) so clearly apparent to the mind as to be unmistakable; definite. At a distinct or decided disadvantage.
distinctive	Of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing. Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor.
distinguishing	Characteristic of one thing or person, so serving to identify it; distinctive. A house with no distinguishing features.
essential	Fundamental or central to the nature of something or someone. Essential hypertension.
individual	Characteristic of a particular person or thing. Individual drops of rain.
individualistic	With minimally restricted freedom in commerce. An individualistic way of dressing.
peculiar	Different to what is normal or expected; strange. A peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats.
personal	Of or arising from personality. A personal favor.
private	Concerning things deeply private and personal. Each room has a private bath.
representative	Being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives. The bald eagle is representative of the United States.
special	For a special service or occasion. He paid especial attention to her.
specific	Belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject. Information needs are often very specific to individuals.
typical	Of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing. You really are a typical journalist.
unique	Particularly remarkable, special, or unusual. The situation was unique in British politics.

Usage Examples of "Idiosyncratic" as an adjective

• Michelangelo's highly idiosyncratic style of painting.
• We all have our own idiosyncratic gestures.
• She emerged as one of the great, idiosyncratic talents of the nineties.

Associations of "Idiosyncratic" (30 Words)

characteristically	In characteristic manner. His response was characteristically blunt.
dispensation	(in Christian theology) a divinely ordained system prevailing at a particular period of history. The laws to which the creator in all his dispensations conforms.
distinct	Physically separate. Distinct fingerprints.
distinctive	Characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others. Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor.
emphasis	Special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g. Inflection and emphasis can change the meaning of what is said.
endemic	An endemic plant or animal. Endemic folkways.
especial	Surpassing what is common or usual or expected. Her outburst was for my especial benefit.
especially	In a special manner. He didn t especially like dancing.
hallmark	Stamp with a hallmark. The tiny bubbles are the hallmark of fine champagnes.
individual	Characteristic of a particular person or thing. Mark the individual pages.
individualism	The quality of being individual. A culture that celebrates individualism and wealth.
individualist	Marked by or expressing individuality. Selfish individualists thinking only of themselves.
individualistic	Marked by or expressing individuality. Her work is quirky and genuinely individualistic.
individuality	Separate existence. So absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality.
individuation	Discriminating the individual from the generic group or species.
lone	Lacking the support of others; isolated. A lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel.
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. It s simply the only place to be seen these days.
particular	A detail. Has a particular preference for Chinese art.
purely	In a pure manner. Act nobly speak purely and think charitably.
respective	Considered individually. The respective club members.
single	Reduce a railway track to a single line. The divorce rate is rising so you ll see more singles in their late 30s and early 40s.
singular	The singular number. He had the singular good fortune not to die in the trenches.
singularly	In a singular manner or to a singular degree. You have singularly failed to live up to your promises.
sole	Put a new sole on to a shoe. Sole rights of publication.
special	A person assigned to a special duty a special constable or special correspondent. Mrs Hill was a careful shopper choosing house brands and in store specials.
specially	For a special purpose. A new coat and hat bought specially.
specific	A medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease. Rules with specific application.
uncommon	Marked by an uncommon quality especially superlative or extreme of its kind. Prostate cancer is not uncommon in men over 60.
unique	A unique person or thing. Original and unique designs.
unshared	Not shared with or by another or others. Most of those placed in hostels would prefer unshared independent accommodation.