adjective
outstanding
Exceptionally good or noticeable.
Her outstanding performance earns a standing ovation from the audience.
Etymology
The compound pictures something standing out from its surroundings. Exceptional merit is therefore treated as conspicuous prominence above the ordinary level.
More examples
- The restaurant serves outstanding food at reasonable prices.
- Patience is her most outstanding quality as a teacher.
- The team receives an award for outstanding service.
Forms
outstanding
Similar words
- exceptional
- Emphasizes quality that rises well above the usual standard.
- excellent
- Indicates very high quality without necessarily standing above others.
- remarkable
- Emphasizes being worth noticing, not necessarily being especially good.