English · Word Candidate

exotic

/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: exotics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Foreign, especially in an exciting way.

Adjective

Examples

an exotic appearance

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Foreign, especially in an exciting way. — Non-native to the ecosystem.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

An organism that is exotic to an environment; an introduced species.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A person not native to a particular area; a foreigner.

Noun

Examples

There were a few exotics among them — some South American boys, sons of Argentine beef barons, one or two Russians, and even a Siamese prince, or someone who was described as a prince.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “exotic” mean?

Foreign, especially in an exciting way.

Is “exotic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.