EXOTIC Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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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

At the festival, the organization covers the cost of a free youth zone that includes face painters, balloon artists, character artists, puppet shows and an exotic petting zoo. — Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 Meanwhile closer to home, Palo Laziale’s woodland, an area of hygrophilous forest and exotic plants, is a World Wildlife Fund protected reserve. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

Noun

While mainstream vehicles usually get comprehensive updates every few years, low-volume exotics tend evolve more gradually. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for exotic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotic

Adjective

But just as she was meant to be a romantic gesture from Louis to Lestat, these three figures serve a purpose as well.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Avoid power struggles, especially related to kids and romantic partners.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 July 2026

Definition of romantic

Noun

That was true from the early stages — when the standings bore greater resemblance to 2024 than 2025, a rarity compared with most of baseball history.

— Neil Paine, New York Times, 16 July 2026
That rarity matters because earnings bubbles carry a detection problem that valuation bubbles don’t.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of rarity

Adjective

While Deliverance follows more or less in the footsteps of Blackwater Park, Damnation digs into a strange new realm for the band, uncovering something even darker.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
Downstate, the threat of black vultures still feels new and strange.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of strange

Adjective

Rodriguez pleaded guilty to damaging property occupied by a foreign government, explosive materials—malicious damage to federal property, and receipt or possession of an unregistered firearm.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Those tariffs cost automakers (both foreign and domestic) a fortune.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 July 2026

Definition of foreign

Adjective

The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Tom Hardy is marvelous as the menacing terrorist Bane and pulls off the unenviable task of having to follow Heath Ledger’s Joker.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Frankie has had a marvelous recovery, the DA’s office said in its statement.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026