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Alternatives to "exceptional"

Twenty stronger words to use when "exceptional" feels overused.

20 words

  1. 1. outstanding adj. /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/

    excellent or much better than usual. It can also describe an amount of money that you still need to pay.

  2. 2. remarkable adj. /ɹiˈmɑɹkəbəɫ/

    unusual or surprising in a way that makes people notice or admire it. You use this to describe something that is much better or more interesting than normal.

  3. 3. extraordinary adj. /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔɹdəˌnɛɹi/

    very unusual, special, or surprising. You use this to describe something that is much better or more extreme than what you normally see.

  4. 4. exceptional adj. /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəɫ/

    much better than what is normal or expected. You use this to describe someone with a special talent or something of very high quality.

  5. 5. elite n. /eɪˈɫit/

    a small group of people who have the most power, money, or talent in a society. They are often seen as being at the very top of their field.

  6. 6. distinguished v. /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

    successful, respected, and admired by many people. You use this to describe someone who has done great work in their career for a long time.

  7. 7. superb adj. /sʊˈpɝb/

    of the highest quality or very impressive. You use this to describe something that is much better than average.

  8. 8. phenomenal adj. /fəˈnɑmənəɫ/

    extremely impressive or surprising. You use this to describe something that is much better than usual.

  9. 9. exemplary adj. /ɪɡˈzɛmpɫɝi/

    serving as a perfect example of something. You use this to describe someone's behavior or work when it is so good that others should copy it.

  10. 10. unparalleled adj. /ənˈpɛɹəˌɫɛɫd/

    better or greater than anything else of the same kind. It means nothing else can be compared to it because it is the best.

  11. 11. magnificent adj. /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/

    a word used to describe something that is extremely beautiful, impressive, or high-quality.

  12. 12. stellar adj. /ˈstɛɫɝ/

    extremely good or impressive. It can also describe things that relate to the stars in space.

  13. 13. masterful adj. /ˈmæstɝfəɫ/

    showing great skill or control over something. You use this to describe someone who is an expert at what they do.

  14. 14. Brilliant adj. /ˈbɹɪɫjənt/

    extremely bright or clever; used to describe something that is impressively good at its task.

  15. 15. eminent adj. /ˈɛmənənt/

    very famous and respected in a particular job or field. You use this for people who are leaders or experts.

  16. 16. prestigious adj. /pɝˈstidʒəs/

    respected and admired because of high quality, success, or influence. You use this to describe things like top universities, famous awards, or important jobs.

  17. 17. accomplished v. /əˈkɑmpɫɪʃt/

    highly skilled or successful at something. You use this to describe someone who has practiced a lot and reached a high level of talent.

  18. 18. supreme adj. /səˈpɹim/

    the highest or most important in rank, power, or quality. You use this to describe something that is the best or greatest possible version of its kind.

  19. 19. legendary adj. /ˈɫɛdʒənˌdɛɹi/

    very famous and admired by many people. It can also describe something from an old story that might not be true.

  20. 20. singular n. /ˈsɪŋɡjəɫɝ/

    the form of a word that you use when you are talking about only one person or thing. It is the opposite of plural.