extraordinary

adjective
UK: /ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/
US: /ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/

  1. Very unusual or remarkable; beyond what is ordinary.

    1. She has an extraordinary talent for music. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team made an extraordinary effort to win the championship despite facing many difficulties. [ ] [ ]

  2. Surpassing the usual or expected; exceptional in degree, quality, or extent.

    1. The view from the top of the mountain was extraordinary. [ ] [ ]
    2. His extraordinary bravery during the fire earned him a medal and recognition from the city. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

remarkable exceptional amazing unusual wonderful fantastic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extraordinary" in English means: Very unusual or remarkable; beyond what is ordinary., Surpassing the usual or expected; exceptional in degree, quality, or extent..

The phonetic transcription of "extraordinary" is /ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/ in British English and /ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extraordinary": remarkable, exceptional, amazing, unusual, wonderful, fantastic.

Example usage of "extraordinary": "She has an extraordinary talent for music.". More examples on the page.