Meaning of extraordinary in English
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Pronunciation
/ɪkˈstrɔrd(ə)nˌɛri/US accent
UK accent
to browse different examples of pronunciation.Classifying Adjective
extraordinaryDefinitions
1. far more than usual or expectedExamples
- « an extraordinary desire for approval »
- « it was an over-the-top experience »
Synonyms
Qualitative Adjective
extraordinaryEtymology
late Middle English: from Latin extraordinarius, from extra ordinem‘outside the normal course of events’Definitions
1. beyond what is ordinary or usualExamples
- « 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
Famous quotes
- « The extraordinary thing about India is that it's such a family place. It's full of families everywhere. » Danny Boyle
- « Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities strong men make them. » Orison Swett Marden
- « Gender consciousness has become involved in almost every intellectual field: history, literature, science, anthropology. There's been an extraordinary advance. » Clifford Geertz
- « A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results. » Wade Boggs
- « When I'm in London, Claridge's is a great favourite. I'm a big fan of art deco architecture and the rooms are extraordinary. » Roman Coppola