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Extraordinary Definition & Meaning

extraordinary
adjective
  1. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; "extraordinary authority"; "an extraordinary achievement"; "her extraordinary beauty"; "enjoyed extraordinary popularity"; "an extraordinary capacity for work"; "an extraordinary session of the legislature"
  2. far more than usual or expected; "an extraordinary desire for approval"; "it was an over-the-top experience"
  3. (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials; "an ambassador extraordinary"

"Extraordinary" in song lyrics

See how extraordinary is used in real songs:

  • "Vocally legendary, mic legacy to y'all, I'm Mr. Extraordinary"
    Blue Sky Black Death & Jean Grae f/ Chen Lo — Threats
  • "So we gotta be extraordinary"
    Cool Cee Brown f/ Asheru, Phonte — No Fear
  • "nececessary extraordinary"
    Coolio — Mary Jane (I'm in Love With)

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Frequently asked questions

What does extraordinary mean?
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; "extraordinary authority"; "an extraordinary achievement"; "her extraordinary beauty"; "enjoyed extraordinary popularity"; "an extraordinary capacity for work"; "an extraordinary session of the legislature" far more than usual or expected; "an extraordinary desire for approval"; "it was an over-the-top experience" (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials
What part of speech is extraordinary?
Extraordinary is an adjective.
How many definitions does extraordinary have?
Extraordinary has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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