Alternatives to "exceptional"

Stronger words to use when "exceptional" feels overused.

20 words

  1. 1. outstanding adj. /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/

    a word used to describe something that is either exceptionally good or something that has not been finished or paid yet.

  2. 2. remarkable adj. /ɹiˈmɑɹkəbəɫ/

    something that is very unusual or special in a way that makes people notice it or talk about it.

  3. 3. extraordinary adj. /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔɹdəˌnɛɹi/

    a word for something very unusual, surprising, or much better than normal.

  4. 4. exceptional adj. /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəɫ/

    a word used to describe something that is either very unusual or much better than average.

  5. 5. elite n. /eɪˈɫit/

    a small group of people who are the most powerful, wealthy, or talented in a society or field.

  6. 6. distinguished adj. /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

    a word used to describe someone who is very successful and respected, or someone who looks elegant and important.

  7. 7. superb adj. /sʊˈpɝb/

    a word used to describe something that is of the highest quality or extremely impressive.

  8. 8. phenomenal adj. /fəˈnɑmənəɫ/

    a word used to describe something that is truly amazing or very unusual; in philosophy, it describes things we can experience with our senses.

  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/

    a word used to describe things related to the stars, or to say that someone's performance was exceptionally good.

  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/

    a word used to describe someone who is very famous, respected, and successful in their field.

  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 adj. /əˈkɑmpɫɪʃt/

    a word used to describe someone who is very skilled at something, or to say that a task has been finished successfully.

  18. 18. supreme adj. /səˈpɹim/

    a word for the highest level of power or quality; it can also describe a specific way to prepare food by removing all the parts you do not eat.

  19. 19. legendary adj. /ˈɫɛdʒənˌdɛɹi/

    a word used to describe someone or something very famous and admired, or something that comes from old stories and myths.

  20. 20. singular adj. /ˈsɪŋɡjəɫɝ/

    a word used to describe something that is only one, or something that is very unusual and special.