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

Introduced in 1966, the mid-engined V12 coupe wrote the rulebook for exotic performance cars with its groundbreaking layout, dramatic styling, and performance that exceeded 180 mph (290 km/h). — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 But this is more important, in respect to the extinction crisis and the role the reptile trade plays in the global wildlife and exotic animal trade. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Noun

One section tracks the influence of the Alhambra complex, in Granada, where artists trekked to whet their appetites for the exotic. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for exotic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotic

Adjective

People think of intimacy in a romantic sense, but the relationships artists have with the people in their corner in the industry is also really intimate.

— Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Fitoussi has outfitted Collins in chic and romantic silhouettes using vintage finds, bold prints and high-end designer pieces.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of romantic

Adjective

Investigators later ruled out trains and power lines as possible causes — and traced the fire’s point of origin to the same spot Child witnessed the man’s strange behavior.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
And Dad actually makes an uncredited vocal cameo on one of the album’s more blessedly strange tracks.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of strange

Adjective

Over the past few years, South Korea has made regulatory changes to court foreign investors and boost its domestic stock market.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Fuel supply meets reactor demand The deal comes as the US works to rebuild domestic uranium enrichment capacity and reduce dependence on foreign fuel supplies.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of foreign

Adjective

Of course those are only two of the marvelous local crops on offer at both Breezy Willow and at our two local farmers’ markets — Tiber Park in the historic district and the Miller Library.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026
Celestial events are among the oldest and most profound human experiences of the cosmos, inspiring stories as grand as the sky is wide to explain the marvelous spectacles that arch overhead.

— Michael J. Caduto, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026