exceptional

adjective
ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

Meaning

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
unusually good; outstanding; remarkable; special

Example Sentences

Exceptional talent drives innovation.

Her performance was exceptional and impressed everyone.

Synonyms

outstanding, remarkable, extraordinary, superb, excellent, superior
Entry 1
outstanding, remarkable, extraordinary, superb, excellent, superior
Entry 3
outstanding, remarkable, extraordinary, excellent

Antonyms

ordinary, average, typical, mediocre, commonplace, standard, common
Entry 1
ordinary, average, typical, mediocre, commonplace, standard
Entry 3
ordinary, common, typical, average

Collocations

exceptional ability, exceptional circumstances, exceptional quality

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