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Definitions

exotic

[ig-zot-ik] / ɪgˈzɒt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
not native or usual; mysterious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alien alluring bizarre colorful curious different fascinating glamorous peculiar romantic strange unfamiliar unusual weird
WEAK
avant-garde enticing external extraneous extraordinary extrinsic far-out foreign imported introduced kinky outlandish outside peregrine striking way-out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
boring common dull familiar native normal ordinary regular standard uninteresting usual

Example Sentences

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By the 1960s, it had a simple runway made of desert sand, used as a refuelling stop by airliners en route to arguably more exotic destinations.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Those sentiments echoed the words of previous stars of “The Bachelorette,” a spin-off of the network’s “The Bachelor” franchise centered on rose-colored romance, wacky contests, fantasy suites, exotic locations and over-the-top drama.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

This understates the reality: Experts have concluded that Mr. White’s exotic propulsion doesn’t work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Chinese culture may be of genuine interest to many users, but online, it’s destined to become an exotic punch line.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Through the silence had drifted the strains of a remote and exotic music.

From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.