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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The corollary issue in this indictment is the extraordinary trust donors place in mission-driven organizations, particularly ones considered progressive, and how rarely that trust is verified.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

"I directed Callum in my television drama The Way - he's an extraordinary talent who deserves this stage and audiences should be excited for what's to come," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The fossil was discovered in cave systems near Richards Spur, Oklahoma, a site known for its extraordinary record of late Paleozoic life.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Many people believed that this was indeed the expedition that would bring home the prize, and Franklin and his men were sent into the Arctic aboard two extraordinary ships.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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