Meaning
unusual, uncommon
- unusual, uncommon, strange
- uncharacteristic, unwonted
In a sentence
Che silenzio insolito in casa stasera!
What unusual silence at home tonight!
Marco è stato insolito oggi, parlava pochissimo.
Marco was uncharacteristically odd today, he spoke very little.
Non è insolito vedere pioggia in aprile.
It’s not unusual to see rain in April.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| insolito | masculine · singular |
| insolita | feminine · singular |
| insoliti | masculine · plural |
| insolite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use insolito for something noticeably out of the ordinary; strano is broader and often more subjective or emotional.
- With behavior or reactions, insolito often means uncharacteristic: È insolito per lui arrivare tardi.
- It agrees like a regular adjective: insolito, insolita, insoliti, insolite.