exceptional
word
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəɫ/
ik-SEP-shuh-nuhl
/ɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
ik-SEP-shuh-nuhl
Definition
Much better than usual or average; outstanding. Can also mean something that is rare or unusual.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or semi-formal. Often used with positive meanings ('exceptional talent'), but can refer to rare situations. Not for everyday compliments (use 'great' or 'awesome' for casual speech).
Spanish: excepcionalPortuguese (BR): excepcionalPortuguese (PT): excecionalChinese (Simplified): 杰出的 - 例外的Chinese (Traditional): 傑出的 - 例外的Hindi: असाधारणArabic: استثنائيBengali: অসাধারণ - ব্যতিক্রমীRussian: исключительный - выдающийсяJapanese: 卓越した - 並外れたVietnamese: xuất sắc - vượt trội - hiếm cóKorean: 뛰어난 - 예외적인Turkish: olağanüstü - istisnaiUrdu: غیرمعمولی - شاندارIndonesian: luar biasa - istimewa
Example Sentences
The team did an exceptional job on the project.
basic
That was an exceptional performance.
basic
Getting full marks on that exam was truly exceptional.
natural
His exceptional ability to solve problems amazed everyone.
natural
Finding such an exceptional deal doesn't happen often.
natural
She is an exceptional student in her class.
basic