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extraordinary

adjective

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

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Word length
13
Starts with
E
Ends with
Y
Contains
XT
Scrabble score
24
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi

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adjective

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

    “an ambassador extraordinary”

adjective

  1. far more than usual or expected

    “an extraordinary desire for approval”

adjective

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

    “extraordinary authority”

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Example Sentences

an ambassador extraordinary
an extraordinary desire for approval
it was an over-the-top experience
extraordinary authority
an extraordinary achievement
her extraordinary beauty
enjoyed extraordinary popularity
an extraordinary capacity for work

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