English dictionary
exceptional
adjectivePronunciation
ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- surpassing what is common or usual or expected
adjective
- deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence
adjective
- far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
Example sentences
he paid especial attention to her
exceptional kindness
a matter of particular and unusual importance
a special occasion
a special reason to confide in her
special educational provisions for exceptional children
a night of exceeding darkness
an exceptional memory
olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy
the young Mozart's prodigious talents