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exceptional
adjective /ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl/ approvingDefinition
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(Definition of exceptional adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admirable adjective
- amazing adjective
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- award-winning adjective
- awesome adjective
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