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 extraordinary extraordinary /ɪkˈstrɔrdəˌnɛri/

adjective

  1. () Beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable  ( extraordinary )
    beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
     Extraordinary authority
    extraordinary authority
     An extraordinary achievement
    an extraordinary achievement
     Her extraordinary beauty
    her extraordinary beauty
     Enjoyed extraordinary popularity
    enjoyed extraordinary popularity
     An extraordinary capacity for work
    an extraordinary capacity for work
     An extraordinary session of the legislature
    an extraordinary session of the legislature
  2. () Far more than usual or expected  ( over-the-top , sinful , extraordinary )
    far more than usual or expected
     An extraordinary desire for approval
    an extraordinary desire for approval
     It was an over-the-top experience
    it was an over-the-top experience
  3. () (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials  ( extraordinary )
    (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials
     An ambassador extraordinary
    an ambassador extraordinary