英語

exotically

gb/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/ us/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb C1 property
1

in an excitingly foreign way

in a way that feels unusual and foreign

用法パターン: [something] looks/smells/tastes/feels exotically [adjective]
よくある間違い:
Do not use it to mean simply 'fancy' or 'expensive' without an idea of foreignness or unusualness.
類義語
unusually (emphasizes difference, not necessarily foreignness) | strikingly (focuses on strong visual impact) | distinctively (highlights a clear, noticeable style)
対義語
plainly (without special or unusual features) | ordinarily (in a normal, familiar way) | conventionally (following common styles or norms)
コロケーション
exotically beautiful |exotically dressed |exotically styled |exotically decorated |exotically scented |exotically colored |exotically flavored |exotically named |exotically different |exotically attractive
テーマ
culture |travel |appearance |food
例文
  • She arrived exotically dressed, with bright fabrics and intricate jewelry.
  • The restaurant is dimly lit and exotically decorated with carved wooden screens.
  • He described the city as exotically beautiful and a little overwhelming.
学習者向け例文
  • The room was exotically decorated.
  • The perfume smelled exotically sweet.
adverb C1 relation
2

in a way from far away

in a way that seems to come from a faraway place

用法パターン: [something] is exotically [adjective] (from/in [place])
よくある間違い:
Not used for places that are merely 'nice' or 'warm'; it suggests unfamiliarity to the speaker.
類義語
tropically (more specific; only for tropical associations) | foreignly (rare and less natural; focuses on foreign origin)
対義語
locally (associated with the local area) | natively (belonging to the region where something originates)
コロケーション
exotically tropical |exotically fragrant |exotically lush |exotically bright |exotically patterned |exotically spiced |exotically scented flowers |exotically colored birds |exotically shaped leaves |exotically furnished
テーマ
travel |nature |culture
例文
  • The garden was filled with exotically colored birds from the aviary.
  • They served fish with an exotically spiced sauce inspired by coastal Southeast Asia.
  • Her balcony was planted with exotically lush greenery that needed constant misting.
学習者向け例文
  • The market sold exotically spiced tea.
  • The hotel lobby was exotically furnished.
adverb C1 property
3

in an unusually distinctive way

in a rare or unusual way

用法パターン: [something] is exotically [adjective]/[past_participle]
よくある間違い:
Avoid using it for any small difference; it implies a strong sense of unusualness.
類義語
oddly (can sound more negative or critical) | remarkably (emphasizes noticeability, not 'exotic' flavor) | unconventionally (focuses on breaking norms rather than rarity)
対義語
typically (in a usual, expected way) | normally (in an ordinary manner)
コロケーション
exotically shaped |exotically proportioned |exotically complex |exotically rare |exotically different |exotically mismatched |exotically detailed |exotically patterned |exotically textured |exotically named
テーマ
description |appearance
例文
  • The building is exotically shaped, with curved walls that look almost fluid.
  • She chose an exotically long title for the book to stand out online.
  • The dessert was exotically textured—crisp, chewy, and melting all at once.
学習者向け例文
  • The flowers were exotically shaped.
  • He picked an exotically long name.
文法
辞書形
exotically
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/
US/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli/
音節・強勢
exot - ic - ally (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: exotically
  • Plural: exoticallies
関連語
Forms
exoticallies noun
Core family
exotic adjective B1
Advanced or less common
exoticism noun exoticize verb
表現

exotically beautiful

1
/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli bjˈutɪfəl/
fixed phrase

beautiful in an unusual way

beautiful in an unusual, foreign-seeming way

例文
  • 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.

exotically dressed

1
/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase

wearing foreign-looking clothes

wearing unusual, foreign-style clothes

例文
  • 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.

exotically flavored

1
/ɪɡzˈɑtɪkəli flˈeɪvɚd/
fixed phrase

having unusual foreign flavors

tasting like unusual, foreign food

例文
  • 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.

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