Extraordinaryadjective
Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.
Superlativenoun
The highest extent or degree of something.
Extraordinaryadjective
Remarkably good.
âan extraordinary poetâ;
Superlativenoun
(grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.
âThe superlative of "big" is "biggest".â;
Extraordinaryadjective
Special or supernumerary.
âthe physician extraordinary in a royal householdâ; âan extraordinary professor in a German universityâ;
Superlativenoun
(informal) An adjective used to praise something exceptional.
âDaniel is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, and many other superlatives I canât think of right now!â;
Extraordinarynoun
Anything that goes beyond what is ordinary.
Superlativeadjective
Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
Extraordinaryadjective
Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.
âWhich disposeTo something extraordinary my thoughts.â;
Superlativeadjective
(grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.
Extraordinaryadjective
Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition; hence, remarkable; uncommon; rare; wonderful; as, extraordinary talents or grandeur.
Superlativeadjective
Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all other; supreme; as, superlative wisdom or prudence; a woman of superlative beauty; the superlative glory of the divine character.
Extraordinaryadjective
Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service; as, an ambassador extraordinary.
Superlativeadjective
Expressing the highest or lowest degree of the quality, manner, etc., denoted by an adjective or an adverb. The superlative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -est, most, or least; as, highest, most pleasant, least bright.
Extraordinarynoun
That which is extraordinary; - used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success.
âTheir extraordinary did consist especially in the matter of prayers and devotions.â;
Superlativenoun
That which is highest or most eminent; the utmost degree.
Extraordinaryadjective
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable;
âextraordinary authorityâ; âan extraordinary achievementâ; âher extraordinary beautyâ; âenjoyed extraordinary popularityâ; âan extraordinary capacity for workâ; âan extraordinary session of the legislatureâ;
Superlativenoun
The superlative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, a form or word by which the superlative degree is expressed; as, strongest, wisest, most stormy, least windy, are all superlatives.
Extraordinaryadjective
far more than usual or expected;
âan extraordinary desire for approvalâ; âit was an over-the-top experienceâ;
Superlativenoun
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise);
âthe critics lavished superlatives on itâ;
Extraordinaryadjective
(of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials;
âan ambassador extraordinaryâ;
Superlativenoun
the highest level or degree attainable;
âhis landscapes were deemed the acme of beautyâ; âthe artist's gifts are at their acmeâ; âat the height of her careerâ; âthe peak of perfectionâ; âsummer was at its peakâ; â...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fameâ; âthe summit of his ambitionâ; âso many highest superlatives achieved by manâ; âat the top of his professionâ;
Extraordinaryadjective
very unusual or remarkable
âit is extraordinary that no consultation took placeâ; âthe extraordinary plumage of the maleâ;
Superlativenoun
the superlative form of an adjective;
â`best' is the superlative form of `good'â;
Extraordinaryadjective
unusually great
âyoung children need extraordinary amounts of attentionâ;
Superlativeadjective
highest in quality
Extraordinaryadjective
(of a meeting) specially convened
âan extraordinary session of the Congressâ;
Extraordinaryadjective
(of an official) specially employed in addition to the usual staff
âan Ambassador Extraordinaryâ;
Extraordinarynoun
an item in a company's accounts not arising from its normal activities.