extraordinary

US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/

UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/

B1

adjective

  • Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
  • Extremely impressive or amazing.
  • Beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly exceptional; surpassing the usual.
  • Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
  • Very unusual or remarkable.

Examples

What makes it so extraordinary is that the experts had all dismissed her theories as rubbish.

I find her attitude quite extraordinary.