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

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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

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