outstanding
/ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Prominent or noticeable; sovereign.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
Adjective
Examples
Charles S. Peirce, 1839 to 1914, was one of America's most outstanding intellects. Philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, he wrote profusely, the equivalent of almost 100,000 printed pages in all.
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 “outstanding” mean?
Prominent or noticeable; sovereign.
Is “outstanding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.