Definitions

extraordinary

[ik-strawr-dn-er-ee, ek-struh-awr-] / ɪkˈstrɔr dnˌɛr i, ˌɛk strəˈɔr- /

ADJECTIVE

strange and wonderful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amazing bizarre curious exceptional fantastic incredible marvelous odd outstanding particular phenomenal rare remarkable singular special strange surprising terrific uncommon unheard-of unimaginable unique unprecedented unusual weird

WEAK

boss fab gnarly heavy inconceivable off beaten path out of the ordinary peculiar stupendous unfamiliar unthinkable unwonted wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

average bad believable common commonplace conventional expected familiar general indifferent inferior like normal ordinary plain poor regular similar standard typical unexceptional unimportant unremarkable usual worthless

WEAK

customary unextraordinary unsurprising

Example Sentences

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This level of detail reflects the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Lahore School, which at the time was "at its most refined", Carter says.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“You have extraordinary credentials. They’re impeccable,” Tillis told Warsh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“Intel possesses some of the most vital assets necessary to be successful and to flourish in this era of extraordinary opportunity for the semiconductor industry,” Tan said late Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

“He represents not only extraordinary artistic achievement, but also the contradictions of fame at its most amplified,” Naiman said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Kennedy knew about the CIA’s extraordinary source inside Soviet military intelligence.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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