exotic
Translation
exotic, foreign, unusual
Examples
She loves exotic fruits from Asia.
She loves exotic fruits from Asia.
The dancer wore an exotic costume.
The dancer wore an exotic costume.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) describing a noun as unusual or foreign She has an exotic pet snake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: foreign, unusual, strange; Antonyms: native, domestic, familiar
Etymology
From Greek 'exōtikos' (foreign), from 'exō' (outside). The prefix 'exo-' means 'out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'exit'. You take an exit to go to an exotic, faraway place. It's something from outside your normal world.