Extraordinary synonyms | Best 77 synonyms for extraordinary

exceptional

The definition of exceptional is someone or something that is high above average or someone who needs special educational help because of mental or physical challenges.

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remarkable

Attracting or worthy of notice, especially for being unusual or extraordinary:

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sensational

(Informal) Exceptionally good, fine, etc.

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excellent (related)

Outstandingly good of its kind; of exceptional merit, virtue, etc.

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magnificent

Exceptionally good; excellent

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special

Special describes something that is superior, great, or unique or something that is only for specific people.

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phenomenality

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extraodinary (related)

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usual (related)

Such as is in common or ordinary use; such as is most often seen, heard, used, etc.; common; ordinary; customary

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rara-avis

A rare or unique person or thing.

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rare

Infrequently occurring; uncommon:

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awe-inspiring (related)

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towering

Very great or intense:

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unforgettable (related)

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astound (related)

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curious

Eager to learn or know

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outstanding

Still in existence; not settled or resolved:

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extraordinaire

The definition of extraordinaire is someone who is out-of-the-ordinary and extremely skilled in a particular field.

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prodigious

Prodigious is defined as something very big or powerful, or something extraordinary.

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unprecedented

Having no previous example:

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unusual

More than usual.

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stupendous

Astonishingly great or large

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ordinary (antonym)

Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.

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extra-ordinary (related)

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incomparable (related)

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extrordinary (related)

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immense (related)

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uncommon

Rare; not common or usual

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egregious

Exceptional, conspicuous, outstanding, most usually in a negative fashion.

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prodigy

A person, thing, or act so extraordinary as to inspire wonder; specif., a child of highly unusual talent or genius

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spectacular

An elaborate show or display

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preeminent

Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important. [from 15th c.]

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over-the-top

(Informal) So unconventional, exaggerated, or excessive as to be considered outrageous, unbelievable, ridiculous, etc.

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admirable (related)

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noteworthy

Worthy of note; deserving notice; outstanding; remarkable; notable

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phenomenal

(Sciences) Perceptible by the senses through immediate experience.

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signal

Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.

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superhuman

Beyond what is possible for a human being.

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unique

The definition of unique is one of a kind.

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wonderful

Wonderful is defined as an amazing, astonishing, excellent or enjoyable person, thing or event.

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mutation

A mutant.

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normal (antonym)

Usual; ordinary.

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common (antonym)

Having no special designation, status, or rank:

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uncanny (related)

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amazing

The definition of amazing is full of wonder or excitement.

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incredible

Not credible; unbelievable

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singular

(Logic) Of or relating to the specific as distinguished from the general; individual.

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better (related)

Healthier or more fit than before:

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bizarre

Strangely unconventional in style or appearance.

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inordinate

Excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude; extreme.

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fantastic

Having a strange or weird appearance; grotesque; odd

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melodramatic

Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.

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monstrous

Horrible; hideous; shocking

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terrific

(Colloquial) Frighteningly good.

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tremendous

Extremely large (in amount, extent, degree, etc.) or great

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unextraordinary (antonym)

Not extraordinary; mundane, ordinary.

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commonplace (antonym)

The definition of commonplace is ordinary or normal.

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familiar (antonym)

Of established friendship; intimate:

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standout

Exceptional; noteworthy

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awesome

The definition of awesome is something that is wonderful, impressive and sometimes frightening.

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out of sight

(Idiomatic, colloquial) Very expensive.

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astonishing (related)

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anomaly

(Astron.) A measurement used for any orbiting body, as a planet's angular distance around its orbit from its perihelion, taken as if viewed from the sun

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extravaganza

A literary, musical, or dramatic fantasy characterized by a loose structure and farce

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phenomenon

(Philosophy) In the philosophy of Kant, an object as it is perceived by the senses, as opposed to a noumenon.

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prodigality

Wasteful extravagance.

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unsurprising (antonym)

Not surprising; expected

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customary (antonym)

The definition of customary is something done in accordance with accepted standards, rules or models of behavior.

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gnarly

(Slang) Characterized by violent motion; powerful or turbulent:

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unbelievable (related)

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strange

Queer; peculiar; odd

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surpassing

That surpasses the average or usual; exceeding or excelling; unusually excellent

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sport

An object of mockery, jest, or play:

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sinful

Evil.

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undivined

Not divined.

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abnormal

Of or pertaining to that which is abnormal, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health. [First attested around the early 20^th century.]

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notable

The definition of notable is something or unusual, or something or someone worth noting and paying attention to.

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