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ex·traor·di·nar·y

extraordinary

 
 
pronunciation:
ihk stror dih neI ri
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: far beyond the usual or ordinary.
Mozart had extraordinary musical talent even as a child.The idea of the earth being round was an extraordinary one to most people in fifteenth century Europe.
synonyms:
exceptional, singular
antonyms:
everyday, mundane, ordinary, quotidian
similar words:
bizarre, curious, divine, extreme, fantastic, freak, great, incredible, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, rare, sensational, special, strange, terrific, tremendous, uncommon, unusual
definition 2: especially worthy of note; remarkable.
The cooking at this restaurant is really extraordinary.
synonyms:
distinctive, striking
antonyms:
ordinary
similar words:
divine, freak, notable, noteworthy, remarkable, sensational, signal, tremendous, wonderful
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derivation: extraordinarily (adv.)
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