Definition

In a way that is unusual, interesting, or different from what is familiar, often relating to foreign or tropical places.

Example

The garden was decorated exotically with vibrant flowers and unusual plants.

Conversation

I saw a dress that was styled so exotically at the store yesterday.

Really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it had colors and patterns I've never seen before.

I love it when fashion is so exotically unique like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exotically → It is formed from "exotic" (from Greek "exōtikos", meaning foreign or from outside) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner of). The word "exotically" means in a manner that is foreign or unusual, often referring to something that is strikingly different from the norm.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'foreign' or 'from outside' ('exotic') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ally'). This helps you remember that 'exotically' describes something done in a strikingly different or unusual way.

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