exceptional

They were sent out unanimously by the generals in various cities, with such stern and pitiless feeling that the exceptional nature of the infliction moved even some of their enemies. These, influenced by sentiments of common humanity, and reflecting upon the uncertain issue of life, shed tears at their miserable expulsion.

They were wrought with exceptional skill, for the king spared no expense and personally superintended the workmen individually.

The most exceptional artistic skill was employed, so that the cost of the stones and the workmanship was five times as much as that of the gold.