out-of-the-way (out  v- -w )adj. 1. Being in a remote or secluded location: a quiet, out-of-the-way resort. 2. Being out of the ordinary; unusual: out-of-the-way memorabilia. 3. Improper; offensive: out-of-the-way remarks. |
out-of-the-way
adj (prenominal)
1. distant from more populous areas
2. uncommon or unusual
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | out-of-the-way - out of the ordinary; "out-of-the-way information" unusual - not usual or common or ordinary; "a scene of unusual beauty"; "a man of unusual ability"; "cruel and unusual punishment"; "an unusual meteorite" |
| 2. | out-of-the-way - improper or even offensive; "out-of-the-way remarks" improper - not suitable or right or appropriate; "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course" | |
| 3. | out-of-the-way - remote from populous or much-traveled regions; "they found a quiet out-of-the-way resort" far - located at a great distance in time or space or degree; "we come from a far country"; "far corners of the earth"; "the far future"; "a far journey"; "the far side of the road"; "far from the truth"; "far in the future" |
out-of-the-way
adjective
1. remote, far, distant, isolated, lonely, obscure, far-off, secluded, inaccessible, far-flung, faraway, outlying, in the middle of nowhere, off the beaten track, backwoods, godforsaken, unfrequented I like travelling to out-of-the-way places.
remote close, near, nearby, frequented, accessible, convenient, handy, reachable, proximate, within sniffing distance (informal)
remote close, near, nearby, frequented, accessible, convenient, handy, reachable, proximate, within sniffing distance (informal)
2. unusual, surprising, odd, strange, extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, unexpected, curious, exceptional, notable, peculiar, abnormal, queer, uncommon, singular, unconventional, outlandish, out of the ordinary, left-field (informal), atypical He did not seem to think her behaviour at all out of the way.
Translations
out-of-the-way [ˈaʊtəvðəˈweɪ] ADJ
1. (= remote) → remoto, apartado; (= inaccessible) → inaccesible
2. (= unusual) → poco conocido, poco común, poco corriente
out-of-the-way [ˌaʊtəvð/əˈweɪ] adj (remote) → fuori mano; (unusual) → insolito/a
out-of-the-way [ˌaʊtəvð/əˈweɪ] adj (remote) → fuori mano; (unusual) → insolito/a
out-of-the-way [ˌaʊtəvð/əˈweɪ] adj (remote) → fuori mano; (unusual) → insolito/a
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