English word

Extraordinary

Definitions

adjective

  1. going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary
  2. of or relating to a proceeding or action not normally required by lawspecifically
  3. exceptional to a very marked extent
  4. nonrecurringof a financial transaction
  5. employed for or sent on a special function or service

Synonyms for extraordinary

Closest evidence-backed alternatives.

  • remarkable
  • unusual
  • exceptional
  • outstanding
  • unique
  • rare
  • abnormal
  • uncommon
  • fantastic
  • marvellous
  • amazing
  • phenomenal
  • odd
  • weird
  • peculiar
  • sensational
  • curious
  • uncanny
  • strange
  • surprising

Synonyms by context

Very unusual or remarkable

adjective

  • astonishing
  • singular

Unusually great in size, amount or degree

adjective

  • colossal
  • considerable
  • enormous
  • huge
  • immense
  • tremendous
  • epic
  • giant
  • gigantic
  • mammoth

Remarkably good

adjective

(informal, sarcastic) Used ironically to express disapproval

Antonyms for extraordinary

Opposite of very unusual or remarkable

  • usual
  • customary
  • common
  • typical
  • ordinary
  • average
  • banal
  • everyday
  • familiar
  • conventional

Opposite of unusually great in size, amount or degree

  • little
  • low
  • negligible
  • minor
  • short
  • brief
  • small
  • narrow
  • slight
  • inconsiderable

Opposite of remarkably good

Phrases

  • above average
  • above board
  • a cut above
  • a dime a dozen
  • all your own
  • amazing performance
  • amazing show
  • avant garde
  • best ever
  • better than expected
  • beyond all reason
  • beyond belief
  • beyond comprehension
  • beyond description
  • beyond human
  • beyond one's wildest dreams
  • beyond possibility
  • beyond reason
  • beyond the bounds of possibility
  • beyond the realm of reason