Outstanding

Pronunciation: /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

Definitions of outstanding

adjective standing out among others; exceptionally good or impressive

Example Sentences

A1 The student received an outstanding grade on the test.

A2 The restaurant had outstanding reviews for its delicious food.

B1 She was recognized for her outstanding leadership skills.

B2 The company's outstanding performance led to record profits.

C1 His outstanding achievements in the field of science earned him a prestigious award.

C2 The artist's outstanding talent was evident in every brushstroke of his masterpiece.

Examples of outstanding in a Sentence

formal The outstanding performance of the company's stock has attracted many investors.

informal The movie was outstanding; I highly recommend it!

slang That new restaurant is outstanding - we should check it out!

figurative Her outstanding leadership skills shone through during the crisis.

Grammatical Forms of outstanding

• past tense: outstood
• plural: outstandings
• comparative: more outstanding
• superlative: most outstanding
• present tense: outstands
• future tense: will outstand
• perfect tense: have outstood
• continuous tense: is outstanding
• singular: outstanding
• positive degree: outstanding
• infinitive: to outstand
• gerund: outstanding
• participle: outstanding

Origin and Evolution of outstanding

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'outstanding' originated from the combination of 'out' and 'standing' in Middle English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that stands out or is prominent, the meaning of 'outstanding' has evolved to also mean exceptional or excellent in quality.