Outstanding

/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Being exceptionally good; excellent.

She received an award for her outstanding performance in the competition.

Prominent; noticeable.

His outstanding contributions to the project were recognized by the team.

Not yet paid, settled, or resolved.

There are several outstanding invoices that need to be addressed before the end of the month.

Late Middle English, from the verb 'outstand' meaning to stand out.

outstanding performance

An exceptional act or achievement, often in the arts or sports.

outstanding debt

A sum of money that remains unpaid.

outstanding balance

The remaining amount owed on an account.

standout

Someone or something that is remarkably superior to others.

excellence

The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.

prominence

The state of being important or famous.

Top-notch.

That new restaurant is really top-notch; the food is outstanding!

Epic.

The concert last night was epic; the musicians were outstanding!