How do you use "extraordinary" in a sentence?

She has an extraordinary talent for music. The rescue was an extraordinary feat of bravery. These are extraordinary times requiring extraordinary measures.

extraordinary

Q: What does "extraordinary" mean?

Very unusual, remarkable, or exceptional Extraordinary means very unusual, remarkable, or exceptional - beyond what is ordinary. It can be positive (extraordinary talent) or negative (extraordinary circumstances). An 'extraordinary meeting' is one called outside the normal schedule. The adverb is 'extraordinarily.'

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Meaning: Very unusual, remarkable, or exceptional

非凡的，特别的，异常的

extraordinario, excepcional

並外れた、異常な、驚くべき

비범한, 이례적인, 놀라운

Extraordinary means very unusual, remarkable, or exceptional - beyond what is ordinary. It can be positive (extraordinary talent) or negative (extraordinary circumstances). An 'extraordinary meeting' is one called outside the normal schedule. The adverb is 'extraordinarily.'

「extraordinary」意味着非常不寻常、值得注意或卓越——超出普通。它可以是积极的（非凡的才能）或消极的（特殊情况）。

«Extraordinary» significa muy inusual, notable o excepcional - más allá de lo ordinario. Puede ser positivo o negativo.

「extraordinary」は、非常に珍しい、注目に値する、または例外的な - 普通を超えていることを意味します。ポジティブにもネガティブにもなりえます。

extraordinary는 매우 이례적이거나, 주목할 만하거나, 탁월한 것, 즉 평범함을 넘어서는 것을 뜻한다. 긍정적(extraordinary talent)이거나 부정적(extraordinary circumstances)일 수 있다. 'extraordinary meeting'은 정기 일정 외에 소집된 회의를 뜻한다. 부사형은 'extraordinarily'이다.

Examples

She has an extraordinary talent for music.
她有非凡的音乐天赋。
Ella tiene un talento extraordinario para la música.
彼女には音楽の並外れた才能がある。
그녀에게는 음악에 대한 비범한 재능이 있다.
The rescue was an extraordinary feat of bravery.
这次救援是一次非凡的英勇壮举。
El rescate fue una hazaña extraordinaria de valentía.
その救助は驚くべき勇敢な偉業だった。
그 구조는 놀라운 용기의 위업이었다.
These are extraordinary times requiring extraordinary measures.
这是需要采取特别措施的非常时期。
Estos son tiempos extraordinarios que requieren medidas extraordinarias.
これは特別な措置を必要とする異常な時代です。
이것은 특별한 조치를 필요로 하는 이례적인 시대입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'extraordinarius' meaning 'out of the common order', from 'extra ordinem' (beyond the usual order), from 'extra' (outside) + 'ordinem' (order). Often shortened to 'extra' in informal speech.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal