| Term | exotic (adj.) |
|---|---|
| Synonym | interesting or unusual because of coming from a faraway place |
| Meaning | • exotic flowers/food/designs • The courtyard was full of exotic plants in terracotta pots. • The menu described the dessert as 'a medley of exotic fruits'. • We only had half an hour to see her before she was whisked off to some exotic location. • Wherever does he get the money from to go on all these exotic journeys? • She has rather a penchant for exotic clothes. Derived: exotically ▪ exoticism |
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