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skurril
German → American English
American English
bizarre
Seltsam, ungewöhnlich und oft auf eine merkwürdig-auffällige oder eigenartige Weise.
Die Ausstellung hatte eine skurrile Atmosphäre mit ungewöhnlichen Bildern und Figuren.Skurril is often used for things, people, or situations that seem oddly funny, strange, or eccentric. It is more descriptive and less harsh than words like verrückt.
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Was bedeutet „skurril“ auf Englisch?
„Skurril“ means “bizarre,” “quirky,” or “eccentric,” depending on context.
Ist „skurril“ positiv oder negativ?
It can be either, but it is usually neutral to mildly negative. Often it describes something strangely amusing or unusual.
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen „skurril“ und „bizarr“?
They are very close in meaning. „Bizarr“ often sounds a bit stronger or more unusual, while „skurril“ can also suggest quirky or odd in a slightly amusing way.