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

Most state and local regulations use terms such as exotic, noxious, prohibited and restricted instead of invasive. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 It should be mentioned that virtually every automaker has issued at least one recall thus far in 2026, including exotic-car brands Aston Martin, Bentley and Lamborghini. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Noun

The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 At least the pedals aren’t awkwardly offset, unlike many Italian exotics of this era. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for exotic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotic

Adjective

The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Patrick Doyle wrote the MCU’s most romantic orchestral score.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of romantic

Noun

Collectors seek these modes for their rarity in hopes of collecting the full series (usually 5-15 cars).

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Still, even these don’t quite compete with Team ICO’s trio of brilliance, which have become collector’s items in recent years due to their sheer rarity.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of rarity

Adjective

Camp David is a presidential retreat in Maryland that is also used to host foreign dignitaries.

— Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Roughly 90% of foreign-exchange transactions involve the dollar; the alternatives — gold, Treasuries, the euro — trail far behind.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026