exceptional

deviant

ˈdiːvɪənt

adjective

departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behaviour.

deviant behaviour

aberrant,deviating,divergent,abnormal,atypical,untypical,non-typical,anomalous,digressive,irregular,non-standard,nonconformist,rogue,perverse,transgressing,wayward,strange,odd,peculiar,uncommon,unusual,freak,freakish,curious,bizarre,eccentric,idiosyncratic,unorthodox,exceptional,singular,unrepresentative,distorted,twisted,warped,perverted,backasswards,bent,kinky,quirky

noun

a deviant person or thing.

killers, deviants, and those whose actions are beyond most human comprehension

nonconformist,eccentric,maverick,individualist,exception,outsider,misfit,fish out of water,square peg in a round hole,round peg in a square hole,oddball,odd fish,weirdo,weirdie,freak,bad boy,screwball,kook,wackadoo,wackadoodle

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dandiest

ˈdandi

adjective

excellent.

things are all fine and dandy

excellent,very good,superb,outstanding,magnificent,of high quality,of the highest quality,of the highest standard,exceptional,marvellous,wonderful,sublime,perfect,eminent,pre-eminent,matchless,peerless,supreme,first-rate,first-class,superior,superlative,splendid,admirable,worthy,sterling,fine,super,A1,ace,great,terrific,tremendous,fantastic,fab,top-notch,tip-top,class,awesome,magic,wicked,cool,out of this world,too good to be true,mind-blowing,brilliant,brill,smashing,champion,bosting,badass,awesomesauce,on fleek,beaut,bonzer,spiffing,ripping,topping,top-hole,wizard,capital,swell,bosker,applaudable,shit hot

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dandier

ˈdandi

adjective

excellent.

things are all fine and dandy

excellent,very good,superb,outstanding,magnificent,of high quality,of the highest quality,of the highest standard,exceptional,marvellous,wonderful,sublime,perfect,eminent,pre-eminent,matchless,peerless,supreme,first-rate,first-class,superior,superlative,splendid,admirable,worthy,sterling,fine,super,A1,ace,great,terrific,tremendous,fantastic,fab,top-notch,tip-top,class,awesome,magic,wicked,cool,out of this world,too good to be true,mind-blowing,brilliant,brill,smashing,champion,bosting,badass,awesomesauce,on fleek,beaut,bonzer,spiffing,ripping,topping,top-hole,wizard,capital,swell,bosker,applaudable,shit hot

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creditable

ˈkrɛdɪtəb(ə)l

adjective

(of a performance, effort, or action) deserving public acknowledgement and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful.

a very creditable 2–4 defeat

commendable,praiseworthy,laudable,admirable,honourable,estimable,meritorious,exceptional,exemplary,noteworthy,notable,worthy,up to the mark,deserving,respectable,reputable,sterling,good,fine,excellent,outstanding,first-rate,first-class,worthy of commendation,worthy of admiration,A1,wicked,super,splendiferous,top-notch,fab,ace,tip-top,smashing,brill,champion,grand,bully,beaut,top-hole,applaudable

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commendable

kəˈmɛndəb(ə)l

adjective

deserving praise.

he showed commendable restraint

admirable,praiseworthy,laudable,estimable,meritorious,creditable,exemplary,exceptional,noteworthy,notable,honourable,worthy,deserving,respectable,sterling,fine,excellent,worthy of commendation,worthy of admiration,applaudable

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bravura

brəˈv(j)ʊərə

noun

great technical skill and brilliance shown in a performance or activity.

the recital ended with a blazing display of bravura

virtuoso,magnificent,outstanding,exceptional,exceptionally good,excellent,superb,brilliant,dazzling,first-class,masterly,expert,out of this world,mean,ace,stellar,crack,A1,shit-hot

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anomalous

/əˈnɑmələs/

adjective

Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

an anomalous situation

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admirable

/ˈædm(ə)rəb(ə)l/

adjective

Arousing or deserving respect and approval.

he has one admirable quality—he is totally honest

commendable,worthy of admiration,worthy of commendation,praiseworthy,laudable,estimable,meritorious,creditable,exemplary,exceptional,notable,honourable,worthy,deserving,respectable,worthwhile

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