exotically
gb/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/ us/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/
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Englisch
egzotikusan, szokatlanul
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egzotikusan
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Verwendungsmuster:
[something] looks/smells/tastes/feels exotically [adjective]
She arrived exotically dressed, with bright fabrics and intricate jewelry.
Egzotikus öltözékben érkezett, élénk színű kelmékben és finoman kidolgozott ékszerekkel.
The restaurant is dimly lit and exotically decorated with carved wooden screens.
Az étterem félhomályos, és faragott fa térelválasztókkal, egzotikus stílusban van berendezve.
He described the city as exotically beautiful and a little overwhelming.
Beispiele für Lernende
The room was exotically decorated.
A szoba egzotikus stílusban volt berendezve.
The perfume smelled exotically sweet.
A parfümnek édes, egzotikus illata volt.
Häufiger Fehler:
Do not use it to mean simply 'fancy' or 'expensive' without an idea of foreignness or unusualness.
Bedeutung
in an excitingly foreign way
Wortverbindungen
exotically beautiful
|exotically dressed
|exotically styled
|exotically decorated
|exotically scented
|exotically colored
|exotically flavored
|exotically named
|exotically different
|exotically attractive
Synonyme
unusually (emphasizes difference, not necessarily foreignness)
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strikingly (focuses on strong visual impact)
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distinctively (highlights a clear, noticeable style)
Antonyme
plainly (without special or unusual features)
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ordinarily (in a normal, familiar way)
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conventionally (following common styles or norms)
Themen
culture
|travel
|appearance
|food
Definition
in a way that feels unusual and foreign
In a way that seems attractively unusual or foreign, especially in appearance, style, or experience.
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egzotikusan
C1
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] is exotically [adjective] (from/in [place])
The garden was filled with exotically colored birds from the aviary.
A kert tele volt a röpdéből származó, egzotikus színű madarakkal.
They served fish with an exotically spiced sauce inspired by coastal Southeast Asia.
Halat szolgáltak fel egy tengerparti délkelet-ázsiai konyha ihlette, egzotikus fűszerezésű mártással.
Her balcony was planted with exotically lush greenery that needed constant misting.
Beispiele für Lernende
The market sold exotically spiced tea.
A piacon egzotikus fűszerezésű teát árultak.
The hotel lobby was exotically furnished.
A szálloda előcsarnoka egzotikus stílusban volt berendezve.
Häufiger Fehler:
Not used for places that are merely 'nice' or 'warm'; it suggests unfamiliarity to the speaker.
Bedeutung
in a way from far away
Wortverbindungen
exotically tropical
|exotically fragrant
|exotically lush
|exotically bright
|exotically patterned
|exotically spiced
|exotically scented flowers
|exotically colored birds
|exotically shaped leaves
|exotically furnished
Synonyme
tropically (more specific; only for tropical associations)
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foreignly (rare and less natural; focuses on foreign origin)
Antonyme
locally (associated with the local area)
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natively (belonging to the region where something originates)
Themen
travel
|nature
|culture
Definition
in a way that seems to come from a faraway place
In a way that is characteristic of distant or unfamiliar places, especially tropical or non-local regions.
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szokatlanul
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] is exotically [adjective]/[past_participle]
The building is exotically shaped, with curved walls that look almost fluid.
Az épület feltűnően szokatlan formájú, görbülő falai szinte folyékonynak tűnnek.
She chose an exotically long title for the book to stand out online.
Azért választott a könyvnek szokatlanul hosszú címet, hogy online is kitűnjön.
The dessert was exotically textured—crisp, chewy, and melting all at once.
Beispiele für Lernende
The flowers were exotically shaped.
A virágok szokatlan formájúak voltak.
He picked an exotically long name.
Szokatlanul hosszú nevet választott.
Häufiger Fehler:
Avoid using it for any small difference; it implies a strong sense of unusualness.
Bedeutung
in an unusually distinctive way
Wortverbindungen
exotically shaped
|exotically proportioned
|exotically complex
|exotically rare
|exotically different
|exotically mismatched
|exotically detailed
|exotically patterned
|exotically textured
|exotically named
Synonyme
oddly (can sound more negative or critical)
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remarkably (emphasizes noticeability, not 'exotic' flavor)
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unconventionally (focuses on breaking norms rather than rarity)
Antonyme
typically (in a usual, expected way)
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normally (in an ordinary manner)
Themen
description
|appearance
Definition
in a rare or unusual way
In a noticeably unusual or unconventional way, often emphasizing rarity or unexpectedness rather than literal foreign origin.
Grammatik
Grundform
exotically
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/
US/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/
Silben & Betonung
exot - ic - ally (3 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: exotically
- Plural: exoticallies
Wortfamilie
Forms
exoticallies
noun
Core family
exotic
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
exoticism
noun
exoticize
verb
Ausdrücke
exotically beautiful
1/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli bjˈutɪfəl/
fixed phrase
beautiful in an unusual way
beautiful in an unusual, foreign-seeming way
Beispiele
- The island looked exotically beautiful at sunset.
- She wore a simple dress that made her look exotically beautiful.
- The film lingers on exotically beautiful landscapes.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The beach is exotically beautiful.
- She looked exotically beautiful.
exotically dressed
1/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
wearing foreign-looking clothes
wearing unusual, foreign-style clothes
Beispiele
- A few guests were exotically dressed in silk robes and embroidered jackets.
- In the photos, the band members are exotically dressed to match the album’s theme.
- He felt overdressed next to the exotically dressed performers.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The dancers were exotically dressed.
exotically flavored
1/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli flˈeɪvɚd/
fixed phrase
having unusual foreign flavors
tasting like unusual, foreign food
Beispiele
- They served exotically flavored cocktails with ginger and lemongrass.
- The sauce is exotically flavored but not very spicy.
- She ordered an exotically flavored ice cream made with cardamom.
Beispiele für Lernende
- This tea is exotically flavored.