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exotic
[ig-zot-ik]
adjective
of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized.
exotic foods; exotic plants.
strikingly unusual or strange in effect or appearance.
an exotic hairstyle.
of a uniquely new or experimental nature.
exotic weapons.
of, relating to, or involving stripteasing.
the exotic clubs where strippers are featured.
noun
something that is exotic.
The flower show included several tropical exotics with showy blooms.
an exotic dancer; a striptease dancer or belly dancer.
exotic
/ ɪɡˈzɒtɪk /
adjective
originating in a foreign country, esp one in the tropics; not native
an exotic plant
having a strange or bizarre allure, beauty, or quality
(of trees, esp pine trees) native to the northern hemisphere but cultivated in New Zealand
an exotic forest
of or relating to striptease
noun
an exotic person or thing
Other Word Forms
- exoticness noun
- exotically adverb
- exoticism noun
- nonexotic adjective
- nonexotically adverb
- unexotic adjective
- unexotically adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of exotic1
Example Sentences
Edison’s lawyers call those claims an “exotic ignition theory” that is wrong.
Of course, any setting can be exotic if it’s unfamiliar.
There’s nothing exotic about it: Bob has always been the Wonder Bread and vanilla ice cream of names.
Overwhelmed by these exotic sights, this visitor completely overlooked the presence of small, shrew-like mammals—the very creatures whose descendants would, eventually, inherit the earth.
A more exotic and startling sense of accomplishment.
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