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extraordinary

[/ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/ or /ɪkˈstrɔːrdɪneri/]
adjective
extraordinário
1. very unusual, remarkable, or surprising; going beyond what is ordinary or expected
She has an extraordinary talent for music.
Ela tem um talento extraordinário para música.
2. unusually great in amount, extent, or degree
The extraordinary heat caused many wildfires.
O calor extraordinário causou muitos incêndios florestais.
3. of a special, formal, or official nature
An extraordinary meeting was called to discuss the crisis.
Uma reunião extraordinária foi convocada para discutir a crise.
NYC Slang
out of this world, insane, crazy (informal expressions conveying the same sentiment)
Synonyms
remarkableexceptionaloutstandingamazingastoundingincredibleunusualuncommon
Antonyms
ordinarycommonusualnormaltypicalmundane

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
extraordinário
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
extraordinário
Standard usage, occasionally followed by context
Rio de Janeiro
extraordinário
Standard usage
Portugal
extraordinário
Standard usage; may emphasize formal or official context

Related Idioms & Phrases

extraordinary circumstances - circunstâncias extraordinárias
by extraordinary means - por meios extraordinários
extraordinary measures - medidas extraordinárias
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