exotically
gb/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/ us/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/
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English
egzotikusan, szokatlanul
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egzotikusan
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Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
The room was exotically decorated.
A szoba egzotikus stílusban volt berendezve.
The perfume smelled exotically sweet.
A parfümnek édes, egzotikus illata volt.
Common mistake:
Do not use it to mean simply 'fancy' or 'expensive' without an idea of foreignness or unusualness.
Meaning
in an excitingly foreign way
Collocations
exotically beautiful
|exotically dressed
|exotically styled
|exotically decorated
|exotically scented
|exotically colored
|exotically flavored
|exotically named
|exotically different
|exotically attractive
Synonyms
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)
Antonyms
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)
Themes
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
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Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Not used for places that are merely 'nice' or 'warm'; it suggests unfamiliarity to the speaker.
Meaning
in a way from far away
Collocations
exotically tropical
|exotically fragrant
|exotically lush
|exotically bright
|exotically patterned
|exotically spiced
|exotically scented flowers
|exotically colored birds
|exotically shaped leaves
|exotically furnished
Synonyms
tropically (more specific; only for tropical associations)
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foreignly (rare and less natural; focuses on foreign origin)
Antonyms
locally (associated with the local area)
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natively (belonging to the region where something originates)
Themes
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
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Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
The flowers were exotically shaped.
A virágok szokatlan formájúak voltak.
He picked an exotically long name.
Szokatlanul hosszú nevet választott.
Common mistake:
Avoid using it for any small difference; it implies a strong sense of unusualness.
Meaning
in an unusually distinctive way
Collocations
exotically shaped
|exotically proportioned
|exotically complex
|exotically rare
|exotically different
|exotically mismatched
|exotically detailed
|exotically patterned
|exotically textured
|exotically named
Synonyms
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)
Antonyms
typically (in a usual, expected way)
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normally (in an ordinary manner)
Themes
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.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exotically
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/
US/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/
Syllables & stress
exot - ic - ally (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: exotically
- Plural: exoticallies
Word family
Forms
exoticallies
noun
Core family
exotic
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
exoticism
noun
exoticize
verb
Expressions
exotically beautiful
1/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli bjˈutɪfəl/
fixed phrase
beautiful in an unusual way
beautiful in an unusual, foreign-seeming way
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- The dancers were exotically dressed.
exotically flavored
1/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli flˈeɪvɚd/
fixed phrase
having unusual foreign flavors
tasting like unusual, foreign food
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- This tea is exotically flavored.