Extraordinary: meaning, definitions and examples

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extraordinary

 

[ ɪkˈstrɔːd(ə)n(ə)ri ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,833, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.