Synonyms for Exceptional & Similar Words
Definition of exceptional
- adjective
- far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; "a night of exceeding darkness"; "an exceptional memory"; "olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"; "the young Mozart's prodigious talents"
- surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "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"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"
- deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence; "special educational provisions for exceptional children"
9 synonyms found
Writing tips for "exceptional"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like especial, exceeding, extraordinary can replace "exceptional" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Exceptional" in song lyrics
See how exceptional is used in real songs:
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"I come around when you're doing exceptional"
The 49ers — Karma -
"Poison Pen always the illest, today he's exceptional"
Chino XL f/ Killah Priest — Beastin' -
"She always fly, but today, she's exceptional"
Dead Prez — Happiness