eccezionale
/et.t͡ʃet.t͡sjoˈna.le/
The English word outstanding is translated into Italian as eccezionale.
eccezionale is used to describe something that is distinguished from others by its superiority. While it can mean outstanding, it is more frequently used to mean exceptional or extraordinary in a general sense.
Meaning: distinguished from others by its superiority (adj)
Which one should you use?
For a more formal expression that translates to extraordinary, you may use straordinario. For a lively and energetic informal term to describe something amazing or excellent, use strepitoso. You can also use the informal word fantastico when something is outstanding in a positive and fantastic way.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective eccezionale is the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. The plural form is eccezionali.
How do you pronounce it?
/et.tʃet.tsjoˈna.le/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- In a professional context, straordinario does not always mean 'outstanding'. It is the standard term used to describe 'overtime' work hours.
- To describe an 'outstanding' person in a way that implies they are a genius or a prodigy, Italians often use the word fuoriclasse, which literally means 'out of the class'.
- The informal term strepitoso shares a root with the word strepito, which means a loud, crashing noise or a racket.
Examples in context
- Il vino era eccezionale.The wine was outstanding.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe the quality of wine using eccezionale.Tatoeba #11704791 by WM3DAS, translation #8922275 by CK
- Questo vino è eccezionale.This wine is outstanding.Tatoeba #12822648 by Guybrush88, translation #11966265 by CK
- Maria fa una maionese eccezionale.Maria makes an outstanding mayonnaise.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe the quality of something a person makes using eccezionale.Tatoeba #13156891 by Guybrush88, translation #5310545 by tinowls
- La sua presentazione è stata eccezionale!His presentation was outstanding!
- Il suo lavoro è sempre straordinario.His work is always outstanding.
- La sua performance è stata incredibile!His performance was outstanding!
- Hai visto il suo ultimo film? È stato fenomenale!Did you see his latest movie? It was outstanding!
- La tua interpretazione è stata davvero strepitosa!Your performance was truly outstanding!
- Abbiamo vinto la partita! È stato fantastico!We won the game! It was outstanding!
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are discussing a musician's performance.
- ChiaraLorenzo, hai sentito il concerto?Lorenzo, did you hear the concert?
- LorenzoSì, il pianista era eccezionale.Yes, the pianist was outstanding.
- ChiaraConcordo, è stata una serata eccezionale.I agree, it was an exceptional evening.
- LorenzoDavvero, un talento davvero raro.Truly, a very rare talent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “outstanding” translations and entries eccezionale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
