become eccentric
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Indicates a change into an eccentric state, often used in a more formal context.
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- In his last years, he became increasingly eccentric.
- After years of living in isolation, the famous artist became quite eccentric.
- The reclusive millionaire was said to have become eccentric, talking only to his cats.
- He feared he was becoming eccentric as his habits grew stranger.
- It was during this period of intense study that the scientist became notably eccentric.
- If he continues to live so cut off from society, he might become eccentric.
- Many people thought the old inventor had become completely eccentric.
- Following the loss of his wife, the once-sociable man slowly became eccentric and withdrawn.
- His family grew concerned as his behaviour became more and more eccentric.
- Some of history's greatest minds became eccentric later in life.