Definitions
- Describing something that is exceptional or remarkable. - Referring to an event, situation, or person that is beyond the ordinary or usual. - Talking about something that is impressive, outstanding, or unusual in a positive way.
- Describing something that is not common or typical. - Referring to something that is different from what is expected or familiar. - Talking about something that is peculiar, strange, or uncommon.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not ordinary or typical.
- 2Both words can be used to express surprise or amazement.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, events, situations, or things.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Extraordinary implies a higher degree of exceptionalism than unusual.
- 2Connotation: Extraordinary has a more positive connotation than unusual, which can sometimes have a negative connotation.
- 3Usage: Extraordinary is often used to describe something that is impressive or outstanding, while unusual is used to describe something that is different or unexpected.
- 4Frequency: Unusual is more commonly used than extraordinary in everyday language.
- 5Scope: Extraordinary can refer to something that is beyond the ordinary or usual, while unusual refers to something that is not common or typical.
Remember this!
Extraordinary and unusual are synonyms that describe something that is not ordinary or typical. However, extraordinary implies a higher degree of exceptionalism and has a more positive connotation, while unusual is more commonly used and can sometimes have a negative connotation. Extraordinary is often used to describe something that is impressive or outstanding, while unusual is used to describe something that is different or unexpected.
