Synonyms for
Exotic
Definition
Exotic means originating or introduced from a foreign country, or strikingly unusual or strange.
Synonyms & similar words
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Common collocations
- exotic dancer
- exotic fruit
- exotic pet
- exotic location
- exotic car
- exotic destination
- exotic bird
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe things from distant countries or cultures, implying they are unusual and exciting. Can sometimes carry a slightly objectifying or colonial connotation depending on context.
Example sentences
- My friend brought back exotic spices from her trip to India.
- The butterfly exhibit featured exotic species from all over the world.
- The restaurant had a menu of exotic dishes that included snake meat and insects.
- The museum had an exhibit of exotic art from ancient civilizations.
- The resort offered an exotic vacation experience with private bungalows and a beachfront view.
Quotes
"I have a fascination with the beautiful and exotic. I love turquoise and feathers and beads." -Nicole Richie
"I want to go somewhere where the beer flows like wine, where the women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano. I'm talking about a little place called Aspen." -Lloyd Christmas in 'Dumb and Dumber'
"I'm very much about letting other people shine, because it makes us all shine brighter when we're together. I'm not an exotic bird, I'm just a bird." -Alicia Keys