extraordinary
gb/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi/ us/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi/
B1
Inglés
~ 3000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Extremely unusual or remarkable
Very different from normal and very good or special.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is extraordinary
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extraordinary' with 'extra' meaning 'additional'. They are unrelated in meaning.
Sinónimos
remarkable (Slightly less intense than 'extraordinary', but similarly means worth noticing.)
|
exceptional (Highlights being much better than average, often in ability or quality.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Means common or usual, lacking special qualities.)
|
average (Implies typical or standard, not outstanding.)
Colocaciones
extraordinary talent
|extraordinary achievement
|extraordinary story
|extraordinary circumstances
|extraordinary beauty
Temas
descriptions
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Her performance in the play was truly extraordinary.
- We had an extraordinary view of the mountains from our hotel.
- The rescue team showed extraordinary courage during the mission.
- That painting has an extraordinary use of color.
- He has an extraordinary ability to remember details.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The food at that restaurant is extraordinary.
- She told us an extraordinary story.
- He is an extraordinary student.
- They live in an extraordinary house.
- We saw an extraordinary sunset.
adjective
formal
B2
property
2
Beyond normal scope or authority
Having special power or job not usual for most people.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is an extraordinary [position/title]
Error frecuente:
Learners may use 'extraordinary' here to mean simply 'very good', but in formal contexts it can refer to special legal or official status.
Sinónimos
special (General word meaning not ordinary; less formal than 'extraordinary' in this sense.)
Antónimos
regular (Describes something standard or ordinary, without special status.)
Colocaciones
extraordinary meeting
|extraordinary ambassador
|extraordinary session
Temas
government
|law
|business
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The president called an extraordinary meeting of the council.
- He was appointed ambassador extraordinary to handle the crisis.
- The committee held an extraordinary session to address the emergency.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The school had an extraordinary meeting to talk about safety.
- She is an extraordinary ambassador for her country.
- The mayor called an extraordinary session of the city council.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
extraordinary
AFI
GB/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi/
US/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi/
Sílabas y acento
ex - traordin - ary (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (traordin)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: extraordinary
Familia de palabras
Core family
extraordinarily
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
ordinary
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
extraordinariness
noun
Expresiones
ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary
1/æmbˈæsədɚ ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi ˈænd plˈɛnɪpoʊtˈɛntˈɪɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
Highest-ranking diplomat with full authority
A top diplomat who has full power to speak for their country in another country.
Ejemplos
- She was appointed ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to France.
- He served as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary for over a decade.
extraordinary circumstances
1/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
Unusual and serious conditions
Special and serious situations that are not normal.
Ejemplos
- The rules can be changed only under extraordinary circumstances.
- Extraordinary circumstances forced them to cancel the event.
extraordinary measures
1/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi mˈɛʒɚz/
fixed phrase
Actions beyond normal methods
Special actions done because normal ways are not enough.
Ejemplos
- The government took extraordinary measures to protect public health.
- Extraordinary measures were needed to save the company from bankruptcy.