Definition of Extraordinary
Extraordinary
ex·tra·or·di·nar·y


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Beyond what is normal or expected; remarkable or exceptional.

e.g. The fireworks display was extraordinary, filling the entire sky.

(adjective)
greater than what is normal or usual;

e.g. She has an extraordinary vocabulary for someone of her age.

(adjective)
occurring only once for a specific purpose;

e.g. They held an extraordinary meeting to discuss how to respond to the emergency.

(adjective)
employed to provide a special service or carry out a specific function;

e.g. I appointed her as an extraordinary official to manage any additional concerns that might arise.



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  • knock someone's socks off / blow someone's socks off



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