Extraordinairement (en. Extraordinarily)

/ɛkstra.ɔʁ.dinaʁ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a manner that exceeds the ordinary.
She is extraordinarily talented in music.
Elle est extraordinairement talentueuse en musique.
To a very high degree or measure.
This film is extraordinarily well made.
Ce film est extraordinairement bien réalisé.
In a way that attracts attention.
He managed to accomplish an extraordinarily difficult feat.
Il a réussi à accomplir un exploit extraordinairement difficile.

Etymology

Comes from the prefix 'extra-' meaning 'outside of' and 'ordinary'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

extraordinarily beautiful
Of a beauty that exceeds the ordinary.
extraordinairement beau
extraordinarily difficult
Of exceptional difficulty.
extraordinairement difficile
extraordinarily fast
With great speed.
extraordinairement rapide

Related Words

extraordinary
That is beyond the ordinary.
extraordinaire
ordinary
That is usual or common.
ordinaire
exceptional
That is out of the ordinary.
exceptionnel

Slang Meanings

Awesome
This concert was awesome, really extraordinarily great!
Ce concert était super, vraiment extraordinairement génial!
Great
His new book is great, it’s extraordinarily captivating.
Son nouveau livre est top, c'est extraordinairement captivant.