exceptional as in far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

• "a night of exceeding darkness"
• "an exceptional memory"
• "olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"
• "the young Mozart's prodigious talents"

Synonyms

• exceedingfar beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
• olympianan athlete who participates in the Olympic games ; a classical Greek god after the overthrow of the Titans ; of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants; of or pertaining to the greater gods of ancient Greece whose abode was Mount Olympus; majestic in manner or bearing; far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
• prodigiousso great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe; of momentous or ominous significance; far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
• surpassingexceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence ; far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

exceptional as in 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?"

Synonyms

• especial(a)
• particular(a)
• speciala special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising; a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant ; a television production that features a particular person or work or topic; unique or specific to a person or thing or category; for a special service or occasion; surpassing what is common or usual or expected; adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose; having a specific function or scope; first and most important; added to a regular schedule

exceptional as in deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability

• "used especially of children below normal in intelligence"
• "special educational provisions for exceptional children"

Synonyms

• exceptional(a)