eccentric

• "And mother and father aren't coming till the 9.30," I sighed; "I wish they were going to be here in time for dinner to entertain Mr. Marriott; he's sure to be eccentric--clever people always are Yes," agreed Gerald, "he'll talk miles above our heads; but never mind, there'll be old Jack Cook and I next discussed the menu. —  The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911
• They understand he's eccentric, and we let it go at that She spoke with the air of being a most kindly and forbearing wife. —  A Court of Inquiry
• "He's middle-aged, eccentric, and not good-looking. —  The Second Latchkey
• Henry related that he was just answering a call on the 'phone when he saw William dash past him into the small lobby off the hall, possess himself of hat and coat, and, after muttering some words of apology, go forth into the darkness How eccentric--and ill-behaved, too,' I commented. —  Our Elizabeth A Humour Novel
• He is to some extent eccentric, and he indulges his eccentricity. —  Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country

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