English Explanatory Dictionary

outstanding

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of outstand
adj
  1. Prominent or noticeable; sovereign.
  2. Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
  3. Projecting outwards.
  4. Unresolved; not settled or finished.
  5. Owed as a debt.

Pronunciation

/ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/ en-us-outstanding.ogg /ˌʌʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/ /ˌæɔtˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Word forms

outstanding more outstanding most outstanding

Etymology

From outstand, equivalent to out- + standing or outstand + -ing.

Synonyms

eminent noteworthy illustrious distinguished forestanding markworthy mentionable nameable namely nameworthy notable sensational extraordinaire noticeable observable outstanding pass-remarkable ponderable prominent remarkable signal sovereign amazing impressive surpassing astounding awe-inspiring awesome awful awesomesauce based beatific bewildering blissful celestial cool delightful divine dope enchanting excellent extraordinary far out fire heavenlike heavenly hellagood incredible inspiring goshwow glorious gnarly goated grand grandiose great groovy magnificent major majestic

Antonyms

mediocre

Related words

stand out stand-out

Derived words

days sales outstanding outstandingly outstandingness
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