not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
"uncommon birds"; "frost and floods are uncommon during these months"; "doing an uncommon amount of business"; "an uncommon liking for money"; "he owed his greatest debt to his mother's uncommon character and ability"
is similar to
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
"he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"
is similar to
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
"a rare word"; "rare books"
is similar to
special treatment or hospitality
"the maitre d' gave them the red-carpet treatment"
is similar to
not commonly encountered
"two-career families are no longer unusual"
is similar to
out of the ordinary
"an unwonted softness in her face"
see also
not usual or common or ordinary
"a scene of unusual beauty"; "a man of unusual ability"; "cruel and unusual punishment"; "an unusual meteorite"
see also
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"
is an attribute of
ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace