extraordinary
adjective/ɪkˈstrɔːrdəˌnɛri/
Frequency rank: #2,578 most common English word
Meaning
Very unusual or remarkable; far beyond the ordinary.
Example sentence
The sunset tonight was truly extraordinary, painting the sky with vibrant colors.
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