KINKY Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

kinky

adjective

ˈkiŋ-kē

Definition of kinky

as in bizarre

different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion while passing through the airport, don't do anything kinky that is likely to draw the suspicion of security

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Recent Examples of kinky Oakland native Daveed Diggs has a grand time too in this wild celebration of kinky head and body games. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 Unlike the coolly impassive Pop artists, the Who weren’t afraid to get personal, or to let their art echo the anxious, kinky, maladjusted yammering in their own heads. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Ultimately, Aikens wants the restaurant to draw the kinky and non-kinky alike. — Victoria M. Walker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026 Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble suggests every two to three days, and adds that kinky, natural coily hair should be conditioned before shampooing. — Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for kinky

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Adjective

But at the center of this story is a man named Michael Organ who turns out to be a bizarre, seemingly dangerous conman.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
Aside from spreading fear and anxiety through the agricultural labor force — which might be the point, if the hope is many will self-deport — the surge is having some other bizarre and probably unintended consequences.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bizarre

Adjective

Underneath the celebrity and the tabloid headlines is someone who’s vulnerable, funny and desperately trying to hold her life together.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
The book’s humor is sharp and merciless, akin to that of a standup comedy show, and yet the things described are far from funny.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of funny

Adjective

And this isn’t even to mention the especially odd idea of an acting nomination coming from a documentary, no matter how many recreations there are in it.

— Jackson Murphy, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
In other cases, the warriors look unrecognizable, and more like odd scribbles.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of odd

Adjective

Riley is also of firm belief that Dylan’s peculiar type of vocal delivery, while limited in range, contributed to his Nobel win that other performers fail to possess.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Alexandre Desplat is a shape-shifting genius, and that movie, in addition to being peculiar and amazing, has one of the most haunting scores ever.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of peculiar

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