extraordinaire
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Adj — Used after a noun to mean remarkably skilled or outstanding at something, often playfully.
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How to use extraordinaire
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French extraordinaire; a doublet (same root, different path into English) of "extraordinary."
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What does “extraordinaire” mean?
The word “extraordinaire” means used after a noun to mean remarkably skilled or outstanding at something, often playfully. In plain terms, a flattering label meaning "amazing at what they do," always placed right after the noun it describes.
How do you pronounce “extraordinaire”?
“Extraordinaire” is pronounced ihk-straw-dih-NAIR (/ɪkˌstɹɔː(ɹ).dɪˈnɛː(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “extraordinaire” in a sentence?
Here is “extraordinaire” used in a sentence: “Her uncle, a chef extraordinaire, cooked the entire wedding feast himself.”
What part of speech is “extraordinaire”?
“Extraordinaire” is an adjective.
Where does the word “extraordinaire” come from?
The word “extraordinaire” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French extraordinaire; a doublet (same root, different path into English) of "extraordinary.".