adjective. You use exceptional to describe someone or something that has a particular quality, usually a good quality, to an unusually high degree.

What is meaning of exceptional?

1 : forming an exception : rare an exceptional number of rainy days. 2 : better than average : superior exceptional skill.

Does exceptional means good?

Generally, exceptional is a compliment––"the concert was exceptional" means it was better than what could have been expected. But it can also just mean unusual. "Maria gets to skip gym, but hers is an exceptional case."