exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /

ADJECTIVE

irregular

Synonyms

STRONGEST

extraordinary notable noteworthy odd phenomenal rare remarkable singular special strange uncommon unheard-of unique unprecedented unusual

WEAK

aberrant abnormal anomalous atypical deviant distinct inconsistent infrequent peculiar scarce uncustomary unimaginable unordinary unthinkable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common commonplace familiar inconsequential insignificant like normal ordinary regular similar standard typical unexceptional unimportant unremarkable usual

WEAK

OK conventional expected general inferior mediocre unnoteworthy unprodigious

ADJECTIVE

excellent, wonderful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

extraordinary first-rate good marvelous outstanding phenomenal remarkable singular special superior

WEAK

brainy fine first-class high premium prodigious world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common commonplace inconsiderable inferior normal ordinary poor regular unexceptional unremarkable usual

WEAK

OK conventional expected general mediocre unnoteworthy unprodigious

Example Sentences

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The exceptional preservation of the site highlights Nida's importance as a key center in Roman Germania.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

But parts of northern Thailand are seeing haze that even hardened locals say is exceptional.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

During an emotional press briefing, local environment minister Till Backhaus said rescuers had "tried everything to give him a chance" and called the situation "an exceptional tragedy".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

This tule fog upended that trend, thanks to the exceptional fall weather conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Actually, realism is exceptional in the history of art and is not even necessary to its purposes.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

exceptional

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