'Exceptional' definitions:

Definition of 'exceptional'

From: WordNet
adjective
Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; "a night of exceeding darkness"; "an exceptional memory"; "olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"; "the young Mozart's prodigious talents" [syn: exceeding, exceptional, olympian, prodigious, surpassing]
adjective
Surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?" [syn: especial(a), exceptional, particular(a), special]
adjective
Deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence; "special educational provisions for exceptional children"

Definition of 'Exceptional'

From: GCIDE
  • Exceptional \Ex*cep"tion*al\, a. [Cf. F. exceptionnel.] Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence, better than the average; superior. --Lyell. [1913 Webster]
  • This particular spot had exceptional advantages. --Jowett (Th. ) -- {Ex*cep"tion*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'exceptional'

From: Moby Thesaurus