extraordinary

extraordinary is a 13-letter English word with 7 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies. Face value is 24 in Scrabble and 24 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

13 letters · Scrabble 24 · Words With Friends 24 · 7 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Beyond or out of the common order or method; not usual, customary, regular, or ordinary; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.
2. adjective. Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition; hence, remarkable; uncommon; rare; wonderful; as, extraordinary talents or grandeur.
3. adjective. Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service; as, an ambassador extraordinary.
4. noun. That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success.
5. adjective. (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials

   "an ambassador extraordinary"

6. adjective. far more than usual or expected

   "an extraordinary desire for approval"

   "it was an over-the-top experience"

   Synonyms: sinful

7. adjective. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

   "extraordinary authority"

   "an extraordinary achievement"

Synonyms

sinful

Common word forms

extraordinaries, extraordinarily

Words from these letters

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