exceptional

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/
adjective
  1. Very unusual; not typical.
    • Under exceptional circumstances, the school may allow a student to take a test early.
    • Her exceptional talent for music was noticed when she was only five years old.
    • The weather this summer has been exceptional, with record-breaking heat.
  2. Extremely good; outstanding.
    • The chef prepared an exceptional meal that everyone praised.
    • The view from the mountaintop was absolutely exceptional.
    • He received an award for his exceptional performance in the company.
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