exceptional adj - definition in American English Dictionary

exceptional

/ɪkˈsep·ʃə·n^əl/ adj

› not like most others of the same type; unusual:

This is an exceptional contract, guaranteeing no layoffs.

› Exceptional also means unusually good:

Davis has done an exceptional job of reporting.

exceptionally exceptionally: listen to American pronunciation

/ɪkˈsep·ʃə·n^əl·i/ adv

›

The drawing had exceptionally fine detail.

(Definition of exceptional adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to compete for a position in a sports team or a part in a play

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