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Oddly vs Strangely - What's the difference?

oddly | strangely |

As adverbs the difference between oddly and strangely

is that oddly is in an odd manner; unevenly while strangely is in a strange or coincidental manner.

oddly

English

Adverb

(-)
  • In an odd manner; unevenly.
  • In a peculiar manner; strangely; queerly; curiously.
  • In a manner measured by an odd number.

    • strangely

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a strange or coincidental manner.
  • (archaic) Surprisingly, wonderfully.
  • * 1610 , , act 4 scene 1
    • [...] all thy vexations / Were but my trials of thy love, and thou / Hast strangely stood the test [...]