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Meaning of
extraordinary
in English
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈstrɔrd(ə)nˌɛri/
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Classifying Adjective
extraordinary
Definitions
1.
far more than usual or expected
Examples
« an extraordinary desire for approval »
« it was an over-the-top experience »
Synonyms
immoderate
Qualitative Adjective
extraordinary
Etymology
late Middle English: from Latin extraordinarius, from extra ordinem‘outside the normal course of events’
Definitions
1.
beyond what is ordinary or usual
Examples
« highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable »
« extraordinary authority »
« an extraordinary achievement »
« her extraordinary beauty »
« enjoyed extraordinary popularity »
« an extraordinary capacity for work »
« an extraordina »
Synonyms
bonzer
exceeding
exceptional
olympian
prodigious
surpassing
fantastic
howling(a)
marvelous
marvellous
rattling(a)
terrific
tremendous
wonderful
wondrous
fantastic
phenomenal
one(a)
preternatural
pyrotechnic
rare
uncommon
remarkable
singular
some
special
wonderworking
frightful
great
Antonyms
ordinary
See also
incomparable
uncommon
unusual