exceptional
adjective
ex·cep·tion·al
ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nəl 
2
: better than average : superior
exceptional skill
3
: deviating from the norm: such as
a
: having above or below average intelligence
b
: physically disabled
exceptionalness
noun
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an exceptional student in math
The seafood dishes at this restaurant are exceptional.
a separate school for exceptional children
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
More Homes for Sale 672 elevates gifting with flexible deliveries of Napa’s most exceptional reds, handpicked by Robb Report editors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Spain offers exceptional creative talent, unique locations and competitive incentives that place us in a privileged position.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Their noise cancellation is exceptional and the sound quality is top-notch for a pair of wireless earbuds.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2025
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exceptional
adjective
ex·cep·tion·al
ik-ˈsep-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl
1
: forming an exception : being unusual
an exceptional amount of rain
2
: better than average : superior
an exceptional student in math
exceptionally
adverb
-ē
exceptionalness
noun
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