Exceeding and Familiar

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Exceeding adjective - Being out of the ordinary.

Usage example: accepted the apology with exceeding graciousness

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Familiar is an antonym for exceeding.

Nearby Words: exceed, exceedingly, exceeded

Familiar adjective - Closely acquainted.

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Exceeding is an antonym for familiar.

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