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1 very unusual or surprising :

It took an extraordinary amount of work.

It’s extraordinary that he should make exactly the same mistake again.

quite/most extraordinary British English :

Chris’s behaviour that morning was quite extraordinary.

extraordinary thing to do/say/happen

What an extraordinary thing to do!

how extraordinary! British English spoken (= used to express surprise )

2 very much greater or more impressive than usual 同义词 incredible :

a woman of extraordinary beauty

an extraordinary talent

3 extraordinary meeting/session etc a meeting which takes place in addition to the usual ones

4 envoy/ambassador/minister extraordinary an official employed for a special purpose, in addition to the usual officials

THESAURUS

surprising making you feel surprised : It’s surprising how quickly you get used to it. | We got some very surprising results.

astonishing/astounding very surprising. Astounding sounds a little more formal and a little stronger than astonishing : The results of the tests were astounding. | Things are changing at an astonishing speed .

extraordinary very unusual and surprising : It is extraordinary that such a young boy should be so good at maths.

amazing very surprising – used especially about good or impressive things : an amazing achievement | It’s amazing what you can do when you really try.

staggering very surprising, especially by being so large : The project cost a staggering $8 million.

unbelievable ( also incredible ) so surprising that you can hardly believe it : It is unbelievable that she is only the same age as me. | The incredible thing is that he thinks he is ugly.