LEARNit Dictionary
extraordinary
adjective
/ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/
UK
/ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/
US
B2
1
B2
unexpected, surprising or strange
شگفتانگیز, غیرمعمول, فوقالعاده, عجیب, تعجببرانگیز, غیرعادی
synonym
incredible
2
B2
not normal or ordinary; greater or better than usual
فوقالعاده, غیرمعمول, استثنایی, غیرعادی
an extraordinary achievement
She was a truly extraordinary woman.
They went to extraordinary lengths to explain their behaviour.
The film tells the extraordinary story of two people struggling to survive in the Arctic.
The response from the public has been
quite extraordinary
.
compare
ordinary
3
arranged for a special purpose and happening in addition to what normally or regularly happens
ویژه
An extraordinary meeting was held to discuss the problem.
The ruling Socialist Party held an extraordinary congress in July, two months before the annual congress.
4
employed for a special purpose in addition to the usual staff
ویژه, خاص
an envoy extraordinary