EXOTIC Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

exotic 1 of 2

adjective

ig-ˈzä-tik

Definition of exotic

as in romantic

excitingly or mysteriously unusual the gradual disappearance of exotic lands in a culturally homogenized world

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exotic

2 of 2

noun

as in rarity

something strange or unusual that is an object of interest the botanical garden boasts an array of horticultural exotics from around the world

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Recent Examples of exotic

Adjective

The old playbook was built for a different era, when most professionals rarely worked internationally, when cultural differences seemed exotic, and when the primary goal was simply avoiding embarrassing mistakes during high-stakes business trips. — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Other astronomers accuse him of making exotic claims with little evidence. — CBS News, 1 July 2026

Noun

Native to Brazil and other South American and Central American countries, colorful peacock bass were stocked in South Florida canals in the mid-1980s by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to control the population of undesirable exotics like tilapia. — Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025 European exotics were also present. — Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exotic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotic

Adjective

The author, 42, wore a summery floral midi dress with delicate sleeves and a romantic sweetheart neckline.

— Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
The braids appear to be tied off with thin, white rope and have a romantic, lived-in, casual quality—though not too casual to seem irrefutably stylish at a Paris couture show.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 6 July 2026

Definition of romantic

Noun

Alex Bell, chairman emeritus of Sotheby’s UK and Old Masters worldwide, said the work succeeded because it combined scale, rarity, impeccable provenance, and immediate visual impact.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 July 2026
Amsterdam was largely laid out in the 17th century, making new land available for gardens a rarity.

— Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of rarity

Adjective

Immigration raids and wildfires dissuaded tourists from visiting, and even Canadian tourists who typically make up the largest number of foreign visitors to California dropped 21%.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Civic groups in Eswatini have also taken authorities to court to challenge the legality of holding foreign nationals in prison without charge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026