'Extraordinary' definitions:
Definition of 'extraordinary'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; "extraordinary authority"; "an extraordinary achievement"; "her extraordinary beauty"; "enjoyed extraordinary popularity"; "an extraordinary capacity for work"; "an extraordinary session of the legislature" [ant: ordinary]
adjective
Far more than usual or expected; "an extraordinary desire for approval"; "it was an over-the-top experience" [syn: extraordinary, over-the-top, sinful]
adjective
(of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials; "an ambassador extraordinary"
Definition of 'Extraordinary'
From: GCIDE
- Extraordinary \Ex*traor"di*na*ry\, a. [L. extraordinarius; extra on the outside + ordinarius: cf. F. extraordinaire. See Ordinary.]
- 1. Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies. [1913 Webster]
- Which dispose To something extraordinary my thoughts. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition; hence, remarkable; uncommon; rare; wonderful; as, extraordinary talents or grandeur. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service; as, an ambassador extraordinary. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Extraordinary'
From: GCIDE
- Extraordinary \Ex*traor"di*na*ry\, n.; pl. Extraordinaries. That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success. [1913 Webster]
- Their extraordinary did consist especially in the matter of prayers and devotions. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'extraordinary'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abnormal,
- absolute,
- amazing,
- appalling,
- astonishing,
- astounding,
- beguiling,
- bewildering,
- bizarre,
- celebrated,
- certain,
- concrete,
- conspicuous,
- curious,
- defined,
- definite,
- detailed,
- determinate,
- different,
- distinct,
- distinguished,
- egregious,
- eminent,
- enigmatic,
- esoteric,
- especial,
- esteemed,
- estimable,
- exceptional,
- express,
- fabulous,
- fantastic,
- fascinating,
- fixed,
- formidable,
- gorgeous,
- impressive,
- improbable,
- incomprehensible,
- inconceivable,
- incredible,
- indescribable,
- individual,
- ineffable,
- inner,
- intimate,
- legendary,
- lovely,
- marked,
- marvelous,
- memorable,
- minute,
- miraculous,
- more than expected,
- mythical,
- noble,
- notable,
- noteworthy,
- noticeable,
- odd,
- of mark,
- out-of-the-way,
- outlandish,
- outstanding,
- particular,
- passing strange,
- past expectation,
- peculiar,
- personal,
- phenomenal,
- portentous,
- precise,
- prestigious,
- private,
- prodigious,
- prominent,
- puzzling,
- queer,
- rare,
- remarkable,
- rememberable,
- reputable,
- respective,
- salient,
- sensational,
- several,
- signal,
- singular,
- smashing,
- solipsistic,
- special,
- specific,
- strange,
- striking,
- stupefying,
- stupendous,
- sudden,
- super,
- superior,
- surprising,
- telling,
- terrific,
- unannounced,
- unanticipated,
- unbelievable,
- uncommon,
- undivined,
- unexampled,
- unexpected,
- unforeseeable,
- unforeseen,
- unforgettable,
- unguessed,
- unheard-of,
- unheralded,
- unhoped for,
- unimaginable,
- unique,
- unordinary,
- unparalleled,
- unprecedented,
- unpredictable,
- unpredicted,
- unprepared for,
- unreal,
- unspeakable,
- unthinkable,
- unusual,
- unwonted,
- without warning,
- wonderful,
- wondrous