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out-of-the-way

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Remote or secluded.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I know this out-of-the-way hotel where we could stay.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

out of the ordinary

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • out-of-the-way information

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

improper or even offensive

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • out-of-the-way remarks

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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