peculiarly vs really

peculiarly

adv
  • In a manner that is greater than usual. 

  • Acting in strange or perverse way. 

  • Strangely, oddly. 

  • To greater degree than is usual. 

  • Such as to be strange or odd. 

  • Mostly or solely associated with. 

  • In a strange or perverse manner; strangely. 

  • Strongly associated with; in a manner that is peculiar or restricted to some person or place. 

really

adv
  • In a way or manner that is real, not unreal. 

  • Actually; in fact; in reality. 

  • Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb). 

intj
  • Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity 

  • Indicating affirmation, agreement. 

  • Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism. 

  • Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement. 

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