extraordinary
Beyond the usual
Extraordinary means beyond the ordinary—exceptional, remarkable, or surpassing what is usual.
An extraordinary talent stands out from the crowd.
Extraordinary measures go beyond normal procedures.
The word can intensify almost any noun: extraordinary beauty, extraordinary circumstances, extraordinary luck.
In formal contexts, extraordinary may indicate something outside regular arrangements: an ambassador extraordinary, an extraordinary session of Congress.
Exceptionally good or unpaid
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- exemplaryServing as ideal model
magnificent · distinguished · elite · superior · transcendent · preeminent · peerless · supreme
Seldom occurring or found
- unusualNot often encountered
- singularOne in number
- uniqueOnly one exists
- once-in-a-lifetimeOccurring only one time ever
unprecedented · unheard-of · anomalous · atypical · infrequent · scarce · one-of-a-kind · novel
Causing great wonder
- astoundingShockingly impressive
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- unbelievableImpossible to accept as true
- mind-blowingOverwhelmingly impressive or shocking
jaw-dropping · breathtaking · stunning · spectacular · awe-inspiring · stupendous · marvelous · wonderous
Strikingly unconventional
- peculiarStrangely unusual
- oddUnusual or not even
- uncannyEerily beyond normal
- surrealDreamlike and strange
weird · eerie · outlandish · freakish · abnormal · preternatural · otherworldly · inexplicable
outstanding
Exceptionally good or unpaid
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
exemplary · magnificent · distinguished · elite · superior · transcendent · preeminent · peerless · supreme · prodigious
uncommon
Seldom occurring or found
once-in-a-lifetime · unprecedented · unheard-of · anomalous · atypical · infrequent · scarce · one-of-a-kind · novel · unparalleled
amazing
Causing great wonder
- astoundingShockingly impressive
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- unbelievableImpossible to accept as true
mind-blowing · jaw-dropping · breathtaking · stunning · spectacular · awe-inspiring · stupendous · marvelous · wonderous · staggering
bizarre
Strikingly unconventional
surreal · weird · eerie · outlandish · freakish · abnormal · preternatural · otherworldly · inexplicable · mystifying
- amazingastonishing, astounding, breathtaking, incredible, jaw-dropping
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- unbelievableunbelievable, incredible, inconceivable, implausible, unthinkable
- above and beyondoutstanding, exceptional, exemplary, stellar, phenomenal
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- rarityrare, scarce, uncommon, infrequent, scant
extraordinaryordinary
Standard, unremarkable
unremarkable · normal · usual · typical · common
extraordinarymediocre
Of only moderate quality
average · middling · indifferent · fair · lackluster
- extraordinary measuresExceptional actions beyond standard practice
- go to extraordinary lengthsMake extreme efforts
- went to extraordinary lengthsMade exceptional efforts
- goes to extraordinary lengthsMakes exceptional effort
- gone to extraordinary lengthsMade extreme effort
- extraordinary claimsStatements beyond typical belief
extraordinarily, extraordinaire, unextraordinary, extraordinariness