EXCEPTIONAL Synonyms: 247 Similar and Opposite Words

exceptional

adjective

ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nəl

Definition of exceptional

as in extraordinary

being out of the ordinary an exceptional amount of snow fell in March

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as in disabled

deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities her experience working with exceptional children was rewarding and inspiring

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as in intelligent

having or showing quickness of mind a special school for exceptional children

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Recent Examples of exceptional Parts of France, enduring a fifth summer heat wave and still reeling from devastating wildfires, are experiencing what scientists classify as exceptional drought. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026 But their exceptional sound only doubles down on that, which uses algorithms to bring their sound processing pretty darn close to perfection. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Large parts of western Europe will be sweltering once again on Thursday, with Britain poised for its fifth heat wave of an exceptional summer that is expected to be the hottest on record. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 The veteran industry honcho underscored the exceptional lineup from Norway — nine final picks from 30 submissions, including five debuts. — Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exceptional

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptional

Adjective

Building new housing on two islands in San Francisco, one of the hottest housing markets, involved an extraordinary saga.

— Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
As his abilities give him access to increasingly sophisticated criminal schemes and extraordinary wealth, he is drawn into a world of luxury, excess and organized cybercrime.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

And the concept, in his eyes, isn’t exclusive to the relationship between disabled people and their aides.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
That said, some folks, like the local nurse (Amanda Davis), agree to come out to the encampment and treat the residents, many of whom are physically disabled, suffer from mental disorders or are war veterans probably still in the throes of PTSD.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of disabled

Adjective

Nobody in their right mind would argue that Alphabet and Nvidia need laws to protect them from competition, but lots of otherwise intelligent people believe that banks, an even more profitable group of companies, do need such protection.

— Omid Malekan, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Goodbye, intelligent devices and Bluetooth-enabled everything.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of intelligent

Adjective

At the recommendation of assistant director of player personnel Jason Stein, the Mets signed Yan to a two-year minor-league deal, an unusual contract for a healthy pitcher.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Her parents approach sexuality head on, almost with glee, which is certainly unusual for their time and place.

— Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of unusual

Adjective

The film is a collaborative work created with five visually impaired students at the National Institute for the Young Blind in Paris.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
In June, Mathers failed to appear for a sentencing and a bond modification hearing in the misdemeanor case and a probable cause conference in the third-offense impaired driving case.

— Christina Hall, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of impaired

Adjective

The exterior features unique blue accents and matching blue high-performance brake calipers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Known for unique design flair, such as the Stellar TV's concrete back mounts, Loewe seeks to establish itself in top luxury destinations, building a global lifestyle ecosystem focused on craftsmanship and innovation.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of unique

Adjective

One season excelling in Leipzig, as well as a brilliant showing at this summer’s World Cup, was enough to convince the top teams to start battling for his signature.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Keynes was one of the most brilliant economic minds of the twentieth century.

— Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026