exceptional
adjectiveHow many syllables in exceptional?
There are 5 syllables in the word exceptional.How to pronounce exceptional:
Definition of exceptional:
- exceptional (adjective):
- forming an exception rare
- far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree.
- having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill
Synonyms for exceptional:
aberrant
abnormal
anomalous
atypical
bodacious
especial
exceeding
excellent
extraordinary
first-class
first-rate
incredible
marvellous
notable
noticeable
odd
olympian
one in a million
outstanding
peculiar
phenomenal
prodigious
rare
remarkable
singular
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Antonyms for exceptional:
above board
acceptable
accepted
accustomed
agreeing
appropriate
archetypal
archetypical
artless
average
banal
basic
believable
bog-standard
ceremonial
ceremonious
characteristic
classic
common
common or garden
commonplace
conforming
constant
conventional
customary
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Here are some other common words that have 5 syllables, like exceptional does.
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