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Das Konzert war außergewöhnlich schön.
The concert was exceptionally beautiful.
Exceptional, extraordinary, or remarkable in a positive way.
Sie hat eine außergewöhnliche Begabung für Musik.
She has an exceptional talent for music.
Die Architektur des Gebäudes ist außergewöhnlich.
The architecture of the building is extraordinary.
Often used to describe people, events, or objects that stand out due to their uniqueness or excellence.
Außergewöhnlich always carries a positive connotation, unlike 'ungewöhnlich' (unusual), which can be neutral or negative.
From 'außer' (outside) + 'gewöhnlich' (ordinary), literally meaning 'outside the ordinary' or 'not ordinary'.
This adjective is commonly used to describe something that is notably different from the norm in a positive way. It can be applied to people, events, or objects.