adj
extraordinaire
ihk-straw-dih-NAIR
adj
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Used after a noun to mean remarkably skilled or outstanding at something, often playfully.
"Her uncle, a chef extraordinaire, cooked the entire wedding feast himself."
How to Use Extraordinaire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flattering label meaning "amazing at what they do," always placed right after the noun it describes.
Memory tip
It almost always follows the noun, e.g. "baker extraordinaire," not "extraordinaire baker."
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Common pairings
chef extraordinaire
baker extraordinaire
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French extraordinaire; a doublet (same root, different path into English) of "extraordinary."