Extraordinary
Extraordinary adjective - Being out of the ordinary.
Sheer and extraordinary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sheer" instead an adjective "Extraordinary".
Nearby Word: extraordinarily
Sheer
Sheer adjective - Having no exceptions or restrictions.
Usage example: survivors of the earthquake told of experiencing sheer terror
Extraordinary and sheer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extraordinary" instead an adjective "Sheer".
Both words in one sentence
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Prince Sharkin in Raideen had an evil laugh that was extraordinary in its legnth, volume, resonance, and the sheer amount of scorn it conveyed.
Source: Evil Laugh / Anime and Manga - This seems to emphasize Medaka's sheer inhuman nature beyond many normal and extraordinary humans despite being The Hero of the series.
Source: Non-P.O.V. Protagonist - Mina Murray, from The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, is the team leader by dint of her sheer force of personality.
Source: Badass Normal / Comic Books
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