exceptional

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est remarquablement bon, hors du commun ou supérieur à la normale.

Describes someone or something that is unusually good, outstanding, or superior.

1. Unusually good or outstandingB2formal

   Much better than average; remarkable in a positive way.

   Exceptionnel (qualité remarquable)

   • She is an exceptional student with top grades.
   • The restaurant offers exceptional service and cuisine.
   • His performance in the competition was truly exceptional.

   Synonymesexcellentextraordinaryfirst-classfirst-ratemarvelousoutstandingphenomenalprodigiousremarkablesuperbsuperlativewonderful

   Antonymesaveragecommonplaceinferiormediocreordinary

2. Unusual or rareB2formal

   Not typical; different from what is normal or expected.

   exceptionnel, inhabituel

   • The weather this winter has been exceptional, with record snowfall.
   • Under exceptional circumstances, the rules may be waived.
   • This is an exceptional case that requires special attention.

   Synonymesabnormalanomalousextraordinarypeculiarraresingularuncommonunusual

   Antonymescommonnormalordinarytypicalusual