extraordinary

adjective

1. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

- extraordinary authority

- an extraordinary achievement

- her extraordinary beauty

Similar word(s): uncommon, unusual, incomparable, uncomparable, impressive, bonzer, exceeding, exceptional, olympian, prodigious, surpassing, extraordinaire, fantastic, grand, howling, marvellous, marvelous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous, raging, phenomenal, awful, frightful, terrible, great, one, right, preternatural, uncanny, pyrotechnic, rare, uncommon, remarkable, singular, some, special, wonderworking, superior

2. far more than usual or expected

- an extraordinary desire for approval

Similar word(s): immoderate, sinful

3. (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials

- an ambassador extraordinary

Similar word(s): unusual