exceptional

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

outstanding or extremely good

The chef received an exceptional review for his innovative dishes.

The chef was praised highly for his unique and excellent cooking.

formalinformal

far better than usual or expected; outstanding

She demonstrated exceptional talent in mathematics at a young age.

She showed remarkable skill in math when she was very young.

The team achieved exceptional results due to their hard work.

The team accomplished extraordinary outcomes because of their dedication.

Often used to describe people, performances, or achievements that stand out significantly.

Collocations

exceptional serviceservice that is far better than averageexceptional performancean outstanding or remarkable performanceexceptional circumstancesunusual or extraordinary situations

The word 'exceptional' is always positive and should not be used to describe negative qualities.

From Latin 'exceptionalis', meaning 'forming an exception', from 'exceptio' (exception) + '-alis' (suffix forming adjectives).

Often used to emphasize that something is far beyond what is typical or expected. Can be applied to people, objects, or situations.

ex-

out of

prefix

-ception

taking

root

-al

relating to

suffix

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