Distinguished in some way among others of the same kind; not ordinary; worthy of notice, remarkable; special.

Of a person: = emphatic, adj. 3.

That stands out so as to catch the attention; notable; distinguished above others of the same kind; (of a person) well-known, important.

Marked, conspicuous, noted, notable. Now chiefly with modifying adverb.

figurative. That forces itself upon one's attention or notice, prominent. Now rare.

Of a person: that uses emphasis of voice, gesture, or language; (now) esp. expressing something powerfully and forcibly, vehement in the…

Outstanding, prominent. Cf. prosiliate, v., prosiliency, n.

That stands out from the rest; noteworthy. Also: remarkable, exceptionally good.

U.S. slang. Impressive; important.

colloquial (originally North American). Exceptional, outstanding.

slang (originally and chiefly U.S.). That stands out from the rest; exceptionally good. Cf. standout, adj.. Now somewhat rare.