extraordinaire
Outstanding in field
Extraordinaire is a borrowed French adjective meaning extraordinary or outstanding in a particular field.
It follows the noun it modifies, preserving French word order: chef extraordinaire, hostess extraordinaire, detective extraordinaire.
The placement adds flair and emphasis, suggesting exceptional skill or reputation.
Exceptionally impressive or unusual
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- astonishingCausing great wonder
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
spectacular · magnificent · astounding · breathtaking · prodigious · stupendous · marvelous · sublime
Supremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- savantPerson of profound learning
wizard · adept · expert · connoisseur · guru · maven · ace · whiz
Having no equal
- unrivaledHaving no equal
- unparalleledHaving no equivalent
- incomparableWithout equal or rival
- unmatchedHaving no equal
nonpareil · unique · sui generis · one-of-a-kind · matchless · inimitable · unsurpassed · unequaled
Maker of creative works
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
- musicianOne who performs melodies
- entertainerOne who amuses others
- showmanDramatic, attention-grabbing performer
diva · impresario · headliner · sensation · star · phenomenon · talent · interpreter
phenomenal
Exceptionally impressive or unusual
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- astonishingCausing great wonder
- incredibleDefying easy belief
stunning · spectacular · magnificent · astounding · breathtaking · prodigious · stupendous · marvelous · sublime · awe-inspiring
virtuoso
Supremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
savant · wizard · adept · expert · connoisseur · guru · maven · ace · whiz · authority
peerless
Having no equal
- unrivaledHaving no equal
- unparalleledHaving no equivalent
- incomparableWithout equal or rival
unmatched · nonpareil · unique · sui generis · one-of-a-kind · matchless · inimitable · unsurpassed · unequaled · preeminent
artist
Maker of creative works
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
- musicianOne who performs melodies
- entertainerOne who amuses others
showman · diva · impresario · headliner · sensation · star · phenomenon · talent · interpreter · improviser
extraordinairemediocre
Of only moderate quality
ordinary · unremarkable · average · incompetent · unexceptional
ordinary, extraordinary, ordinarily, ordinariness, unordinary