abnormal; unusual; extremely
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesadjective
abnormal; unusual; anomalous; different from the ordinary
Describes states, phenomena, behaviors, or conditions that deviate from normal standards. Often used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to indicate something outside the expected range.
An abnormal condition has appeared in his body, requiring immediate medical attention.
Recently the global climate has been abnormal, with extreme weather occurring frequently.
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The police are investigating this case of suspicious death.
The data monitoring system detected anomalous traffic.
adverb
extremely; particularly; very; exceptionally
Used as an intensifier before adjectives or psychological verbs to indicate a high degree. More formal than '非常' and often carries a stronger sense of being out of the ordinary.
Upon hearing the good news, she became extremely excited, unable to stop her tears from flowing.
This primeval forest is exceptionally beautiful, attracting countless photographers.
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I feel particularly disgusted by this kind of hypocritical behavior.
After learning the truth, he became extremely furious and stormed out on the spot.