Extraordinary: meaning, definitions and examples
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extraordinary
[ ɪkˈstrɔːd(ə)n(ə)ri ]
incredible
Very unusual or remarkable.
Synonyms
amazing, exceptional, remarkable
Examples of usage
- It was an extraordinary achievement for someone so young.
- The film tells the extraordinary story of a woman's journey through time.
beyond what is ordinary
Beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established.
Synonyms
exceptional, uncommon, unusual
Examples of usage
- Her extraordinary beauty captivated everyone in the room.
- The team showed extraordinary determination in overcoming all obstacles.
remarkable
Notable or remarkable in a particular respect.
Synonyms
exceptional, impressive, outstanding
Examples of usage
- He has an extraordinary ability to understand complex concepts quickly.
- The painting is an extraordinary example of the artist's talent.
Translations
Translations of the word "extraordinary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 extraordinário
🇮🇳 असाधारण
🇩🇪 außergewöhnlich
🇮🇩 luar biasa
🇺🇦 надзвичайний
🇵🇱 niezwykły
🇯🇵 並外れた
🇫🇷 extraordinaire
🇪🇸 extraordinario
🇹🇷 olağanüstü
🇰🇷 비범한
🇸🇦 استثنائي
🇨🇿 mimořádný
🇸🇰 mimoriadny
🇨🇳 非凡的
🇸🇮 izjemen
🇮🇸 óvenjulegur
🇰🇿 ерекше
🇬🇪 განსაკუთრებული
🇦🇿 fövqəladə
🇲🇽 extraordinario
Word origin
The word 'extraordinary' originated from the Latin word extraordinarius, meaning 'out of the ordinary'. It first appeared in English in the late 15th century. Over time, 'extraordinary' has come to represent something beyond the usual or expected, often used to describe exceptional or remarkable qualities or events.