exotic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/

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Adjective

Positive exotic

Comparative more exotic

Superlative most exotic

1. Something that is foreign, with the connotation of excitingly foreign.

   Vera's make up gave her an exotic appearance.

   Candy's make up was more exotic than Nancy's.

   Trisha wore the most exotic make up I've ever seen.

2. If something is exotic, it is not native to the ecosystem.

   Palm trees would be considered an exotic species in Antarctica.