beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; extraordinary authority; an extraordinary achievement; her extraordinary beauty; enjoyed extraordinary popularity; an extraordinary capacity for work; an extraordinary session of the legislature'
far more than usual or expected; an extraordinary desire for approval; it was an over-the-top experience
[ Syn: over-the-top , sinful ]
(of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials; an ambassador extraordinary'