outstanding — extremely good; clearly noticeable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely good; clearly noticeable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtˌstændɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His outstanding cooking skills made him famous overnight - he could burn water and still make it taste gourmet!
- The company has an outstanding reputation in the technology industry.
- Please settle all outstanding payments by the end of this month.
outstanding
ADJECTIVE[/ˈaʊtˌstændɪŋ/]
extremely good; clearly noticeable
Her outstanding performance earned a standing ovation from the entire concert hall.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old English 'out' (external, beyond) combined with 'stand' (to be in a position or state). The word evolved from its literal meaning of 'standing out' to figuratively mean 'prominent' or 'excellent' by the 16th century.
Breakdown
out- (external, beyond) + stand (to be in position) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix) = outstanding (standing out prominently; extremely good)
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📝Examples
“His outstanding cooking skills made him famous overnight - he could burn water and still make it taste gourmet!”
“The company has an outstanding reputation in the technology industry.”
“Please settle all outstanding payments by the end of this month.”
“Her outstanding memory helped her remember everyone's birthday except her own!”
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