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

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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

Detectives in Ventura County have arrested two men suspected of stealing exotic and high-end luxury cars from across Southern California, including Lamborghinis, Porsches and a BMW. — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 According to Sink, managing exotic species is more challenging. — Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 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

Hiking clubs as a new dating scene Singles worn out by dating apps are also finding their way to hiking clubs, and psychotherapists say the format is uniquely suited to romantic connection.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
To drink is to enter of a labyrinth of romantic, thrilling, even glamorous myths; to give up drinking is to give those up too.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Definition of romantic

Noun

So, not a whole lot of epic gunfights for this Western, a rarity in the genre, but there’s a reason the property has stood the test of time.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Unlike Russell, whose legacy has been beautifully maintained in books, films, and re-releases, Hall’s solo work has only been available as a series of rarities and independent releases.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 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

Definition of foreign

Adjective

Deutch was marvelous as Jean Seberg in last year’s Nouvelle Vague, Richard Linklater’s sprightly film about the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s New Wave classic Breathless.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
Justin Slaten completed a marvelous bottom of the eighth with help from Jarren Duran, who covered 94 feet of ground to make a catch by the left field stands.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026