exotic
word
Definition
Coming from a foreign place, especially one that seems unusual or exciting. It can also describe something strikingly different, rare, or unfamiliar.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for food, animals, plants, travel, and style: 'exotic fruit', 'exotic birds', 'an exotic island'. It can sound positive and exciting, but when used for people or cultures, it may sound objectifying or old-fashioned, so use it carefully.
Example Sentences
They sell exotic fruit at the market.
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The zoo has an exotic bird from South America.
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The restaurant tries to sound fancy by putting exotic names on simple dishes.
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We stayed on an exotic island during our vacation.
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To local people, that plant isn't exotic at all—it's just normal.
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Please don't call the culture exotic just because it's unfamiliar to you.
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