Extraordinary
adjective
Very special, unusual, or unexpected, beyond what is normal or ordinary.
She has extraordinary ability in music.
Often appears as...
- extraordinary talent
- extraordinary circumstances
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Formal
adjective
Used to emphasize how extreme or surprising something is.
What an extraordinary thing to say!
Often appears as...
- extraordinary thing
- extraordinarily good
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Informal
adjective
(of an official) serving an immediate need, subject to change.
Extraordinary rendition of a prisoner
Often appears as...
- extraordinary rendition
- extraordinary session
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Formal
Technical
adjective
Not in the regular staff; additional.
He is an extraordinary member of the team, brought in to handle the increased workload.
Often appears as...
- extraordinary member
- extraordinary addition
adjective
Very special, unusual, or unexpected, beyond what is normal or ordinary.
She has extraordinary ability in music.
Often appears as...
- extraordinary talent
- extraordinary circumstances
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Used to emphasize how extreme or surprising something is.
What an extraordinary thing to say!
Often appears as...
- extraordinary thing
- extraordinarily good
Usage tips
Informal
adjective
(of an official) serving an immediate need, subject to change.
Extraordinary rendition of a prisoner
Often appears as...
- extraordinary rendition
- extraordinary session
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Not in the regular staff; additional.
He is an extraordinary member of the team, brought in to handle the increased workload.
Often appears as...
- extraordinary member
- extraordinary addition
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Ordinary
Use 'extraordinary' to describe something that stands out significantly from the usual.
The magician's performance was extraordinary.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Emphasis
Often used to express a positive connotation, implying admiration or respect.
Her dedication to volunteering is extraordinary.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Surprise
Can refer to something surprising in a context where it was not anticipated.
Their team's comeback was extraordinary.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Ordinary
Use 'extraordinary' to describe something that stands out significantly from the usual.
The magician's performance was extraordinary.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Emphasis
Often used to express a positive connotation, implying admiration or respect.
Her dedication to volunteering is extraordinary.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Surprise
Can refer to something surprising in a context where it was not anticipated.
Their team's comeback was extraordinary.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Ordinary
Use 'extraordinary' to describe something that stands out significantly from the usual.
The magician's performance was extraordinary.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Emphasis
Often used to express a positive connotation, implying admiration or respect.
Her dedication to volunteering is extraordinary.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Surprise
Can refer to something surprising in a context where it was not anticipated.
Their team's comeback was extraordinary.
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Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
extraordinary sensory organ in action it really is very very quick I've seen still photographs of it happening but there's nothing like actually seeing the whole motion so I think we got it there but it's very very very quick John's trying to observe the cat's whiskers as they move forward into the attack
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A message of peace, hope...
to play along with you did you are you ever overwhelmed by just how many people there are around the world for whom what came out of your head and your mouth in your guitar played such an extraordinary role in their lives I'm continuously
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Are China and the US...
were now experiencing fantastic orgasm. That was the last time I was asked to interpret. But in that little story, there's a wisdom, which is, as soon as you think you know something about this extraordinary civilization
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Sir David Attenborough...
flooded at high tide if the eggs are laid too close to the sea we relocate the eggs and we bury them thanks to the efforts of this community these turtles have had an extraordinary change in fortune
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Penguin Chicks Struggle...
and now look ready to take on the world. Those that survive their first year have the best possible start in life, thanks to the extraordinary hardships endured by their parents
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
as well as empathy for one another quite accidentally our spy creature is at the center of something extraordinary capturing emotions that have rarely been observed
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Killer Ant Swarm...
fearsome reputation in the rainy season they form these extraordinary hunting trails large soldier ants line the trail protecting the smaller workers inside
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The philosophy of...
justice, treating others with fairness even when they have done wrong; and courage, not just in extraordinary circumstances,
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Rare Giant Snail Feasts...
So rare, they can only be filmed in captivity where their extraordinary behaviour is revealed.
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Earth Day Eve 2021 PIPE...
- Right there, right there. - Three years of filming reveal an extraordinary truth.
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
extraordinary sensory organ in action it really is very very quick I've seen still photographs of it happening but there's nothing like actually seeing the whole motion so I think we got it there but it's very very very quick John's trying to observe the cat's whiskers as they move forward into the attack
Video examples
A message of peace, hope...
to play along with you did you are you ever overwhelmed by just how many people there are around the world for whom what came out of your head and your mouth in your guitar played such an extraordinary role in their lives I'm continuously
Video examples
Are China and the US...
were now experiencing fantastic orgasm. That was the last time I was asked to interpret. But in that little story, there's a wisdom, which is, as soon as you think you know something about this extraordinary civilization
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
flooded at high tide if the eggs are laid too close to the sea we relocate the eggs and we bury them thanks to the efforts of this community these turtles have had an extraordinary change in fortune
Video examples
Penguin Chicks Struggle...
and now look ready to take on the world. Those that survive their first year have the best possible start in life, thanks to the extraordinary hardships endured by their parents
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
as well as empathy for one another quite accidentally our spy creature is at the center of something extraordinary capturing emotions that have rarely been observed
Video examples
Killer Ant Swarm...
fearsome reputation in the rainy season they form these extraordinary hunting trails large soldier ants line the trail protecting the smaller workers inside
Video examples
The philosophy of...
justice, treating others with fairness even when they have done wrong; and courage, not just in extraordinary circumstances,
Video examples
Rare Giant Snail Feasts...
So rare, they can only be filmed in captivity where their extraordinary behaviour is revealed.
Video examples
Earth Day Eve 2021 PIPE...
- Right there, right there. - Three years of filming reveal an extraordinary truth.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
British Writer
For strange effects and extraordinary combinations we must go to life itself, which is always far more daring than any effort of the imagination.
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Sidney Poitier
American Actor
I wanted to look at them because I feel, internally, that I am an ordinary person who has had an extraordinary life.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
And this is what was fascinating to me about 'The Help'; they were ordinary people who did extraordinary things.
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Kyle Carpenter
American Soldier
I want my story to help others see what's extraordinary in themselves.
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Patch Adams
American Author
I'm looking for a world where love will no longer be extraordinary.
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Kiefer Sutherland
Canadian Actor
I feel extraordinarily peaceful when I'm watching the sun set.
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Nadia Comaneci
Romanian Athlete
I know my life story sounds too extraordinary to be true.
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Stephanie Ruhle
American Journalist
Life - life is not fair. But it can be extraordinary.
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Richard Burton
Welsh Actor
What an extraordinary world it is.
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Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.
Quote examples
Arthur Conan Doyle
British Writer
For strange effects and extraordinary combinations we must go to life itself, which is always far more daring than any effort of the imagination.
Quote examples
Sidney Poitier
American Actor
I wanted to look at them because I feel, internally, that I am an ordinary person who has had an extraordinary life.
Quote examples
Viola Davis
American Actress
And this is what was fascinating to me about 'The Help'; they were ordinary people who did extraordinary things.
Quote examples
Kyle Carpenter
American Soldier
I want my story to help others see what's extraordinary in themselves.
Quote examples
Patch Adams
American Author
I'm looking for a world where love will no longer be extraordinary.
Quote examples
Kiefer Sutherland
Canadian Actor
I feel extraordinarily peaceful when I'm watching the sun set.
Quote examples
Nadia Comaneci
Romanian Athlete
I know my life story sounds too extraordinary to be true.
Quote examples
Stephanie Ruhle
American Journalist
Life - life is not fair. But it can be extraordinary.
Quote examples
Richard Burton
Welsh Actor
What an extraordinary world it is.
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