exotic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/

Definition

Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country; strikingly unusual or different.

Examples

• The market was filled with exotic fruits and spices from around the world.

• She wore an exotic dress with vibrant colors and intricate patterns.

• He dreamed of traveling to exotic locations he had only read about in books.

Synonyms of exotic

Words with a similar meaning to exotic:

• foreign
• unusual
• rare
• picturesque
• unconventional

Antonyms of exotic

Words with the opposite meaning to exotic:

• native
• common
• ordinary

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