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extraordinary

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/ · UK /ɪkˈstrɔːdənəri/

extraordinary means: Very different from what is normal or expected.

adjective

VERY UNUSUALB2

Very different from what is normal or expected.

  • That is an extraordinary coincidence.
  • We saw an extraordinary sight in the sky.
  • She stayed calm under extraordinary circumstances.

Similar words: unusual, exceptional, remarkable

Opposites: ordinary, normal

Common phrases: extraordinary event, extraordinary circumstances, extraordinary sight

EXTREMELY GOODB2

Extremely good or impressive.

  • She has an extraordinary voice.
  • His extraordinary performance won several awards.
  • The children showed extraordinary courage during the rescue.

Similar words: outstanding, excellent, exceptional

Opposites: mediocre

Common phrases: extraordinary talent, extraordinary achievement, extraordinary performance

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTC2

Given a special role or position outside the usual group of officials.

  • She was appointed ambassador extraordinary.
  • The king appointed a physician extraordinary.
  • An envoy extraordinary arrived to discuss the treaty.

Similar words: special, additional

Opposites: ordinary

Common phrases: ambassador extraordinary, physician extraordinary, envoy extraordinary

Questions about extraordinary

What does extraordinary mean?

Very different from what is normal or expected.

What is extraordinary in other languages?

Türkçe: olağanüstü · Español: extraordinario · Français: extraordinaire · Deutsch: außergewöhnlich · Italiano: straordinario · 日本語: 並外れた

How do you pronounce extraordinary?

In American English /ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/; in British English /ɪkˈstrɔːdənəri/.

How do you use extraordinary in a sentence?

That is an extraordinary coincidence. We saw an extraordinary sight in the sky.

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