exotic
adjective
of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized.
unexotic
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a word derived from
exotic.
Example Sentences
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“It’s also got something exotic and mysterious about it which is appealing in an unexotic and unmysterious age,” he told the Times of London in 1967.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 14, 2020
For now, though, his chief task is to make his clients’ suit sound unexotic.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2012
A whole counter was devoted to savoury pastries – sausage rolls and pasties – and a small fridge unit to a small range of unexotic sandwiches and soft drinks.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 17, 2012
Despite his unexotic last name, Mr. Clegg actually outdoes Mr. Obama in having close relatives who played a part in governing foreign nations.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2010
