Extraordinary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪksˈtɹɔːrdɪn(ə)ɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Extraordinary is an adjective meaning Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.
Meaning
Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.
More Meanings
- Remarkably good.
- Special or supernumerary.
- Anything that goes beyond what is ordinary.
Example Sentences
an extraordinary poet
Except in extraordinary circumstances, […]
the physician extraordinary in a royal household
an extraordinary professor in a German university
Word Forms
- extra-ordinary
- extraordinaries
Synonyms for extraordinary
Depending on context, synonyms include exceptional, unparalleled, noteworthy, outstanding, extraordinate, prodigious.
Antonyms for extraordinary
Common opposites include everyday, normal, ordinary, regular, usual.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exceptional, phenomenal, wondrous, tremendous, marvelous, wonderful.
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