adjective
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
Synonyms
Examples
- a night of exceeding darkness
- an exceptional memory
- olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy
- the young Mozart's prodigious talents
adjective
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Synonyms
Examples
- he paid especial attention to her
- exceptional kindness
- a matter of particular and unusual importance
- a special occasion
- a special reason to confide in her
- what's so special about the year 2000?
adjective
deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability
Synonyms
exceptional(a)
Examples
- used especially of children below normal in intelligence
- special educational provisions for exceptional children