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exceptional
[ ik-sep-shuh-nl ]
adjective
- forming an exception or rare instance; unusual; extraordinary:
The warm weather was exceptional for January.
Synonyms: anomalous, aberrant, unnatural, strange, singular, uncommon
- unusually excellent; superior:
an exceptional violinist.
- Education. (of a child)
- being intellectually gifted.
- being physically or especially mentally disabled to an extent that special schooling is required.
exceptional
/ ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl /
adjective
- forming an exception; not ordinary
- having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill
Derived Forms
- exˈceptionally, adverb
Other Words From
- ex·cep·tion·al·i·ty [ik-sep-sh, uh, -, nal, -i-tee], noun
- ex·cep·tion·al·ly adverb
- ex·cep·tion·al·ness noun
- non·ex·cep·tion·al adjective
- pre·ex·cep·tion·al adjective
- qua·si-ex·cep·tion·al adjective
- su·per·ex·cep·tion·al adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of exceptional1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Putt launched a review, which has concluded that "there are exceptional grounds in which an award won in competition should be reviewed and possibly rescinded".
As firefighters increase containment against Ventura County’s devastating Mountain fire, new access to burned areas has revealed even more damage from the blaze that exploded last week during an exceptional wind event.
February 2019 brought an exceptional spell of warmth to England and Wales with temperatures exceeding 20C more than once.
“Our focus continues to be on ensuring Grindr remains an exceptional place for our team to work, and an invaluable resource for the global LGBTQ+ community.”
The Edelstam Prize, awarded for exceptional courage in defending human rights, will be presented on 19 November in Stockholm.
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