extraordinaire

ex·traor·di·naire

adj \ik-ˌstrȯ(r)-də-ˈner, ek-\

Definition of EXTRAORDINAIRE

: extraordinary —used postpositively <a chef extraordinaire>

Examples of EXTRAORDINAIRE

1. <the sort of chef extraordinaire who can whip up a fantastic meal, regardless of the ingredients on hand>

Origin of EXTRAORDINAIRE

French

First Known Use: 1940

Related to EXTRAORDINAIRE

Synonyms: aberrant, aberrated, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, especial, exceeding, exceptional, extraordinary, freak, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, preternatural, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unique, unusual, unwonted

Antonyms: common, customary, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unextraordinary, usual

Related Words: conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, striking; bizarre, deviant, eccentric, freakish, monstrous, oddball, outlandish, quaint, strange, weird; incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unimaginable, unthinkable

Near Antonyms: everyday, familiar, frequent

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