exceptional

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