extraordinaire — meaning in English
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English meaning
- amazing adj Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.
- extraordinary adj Very unusual or remarkable; far beyond what is normal.
- peculiar adj Strange or odd; unusual in a way that draws attention.
- stellar adj Relating to stars.
Senses
extraordinaire is used for these senses in English:
- amazing (informal) Possessing uniquely wonderful qualities; very good.
- extraordinary Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.
- out of this world (idiomatic, informal) Of exceptionally high quality; wonderful; marvelous.
- peculiar Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
- preternatural Beyond or not conforming to what is natural or according to the regular course of things; strange.
- stellar (by extension) Exceptional, exceptionally good.
amazing — full definition
- adj Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.
- adj Extremely good or impressive.
extraordinary — full definition
- adj Very unusual or remarkable; far beyond what is normal.
- adj Special, arranged outside the usual routine or schedule.