rare

The word “rare” has 1 syllable: rare.

It's pronounced as /rɛər/.

What is synonym and antonym for rare?

In the thesaurus, “rare” has 28 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rare along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for rare

abnormal
delicate
elegant
exceptional
exquisite
extraordinary
fine
funny
great
limited
occasional
odd
outstanding
priceless
remarkable
rich
scarce
select
singular
special
strange
subtle
uncommon
unique
unlikely
unthinkable
unusual
weird

Antonyms for rare

coarse
commercial
common
commonplace
customary
daily
familiar
frequent
gross
kitschy
normal
ordinary
poor
popular
raffish
regular
rough
serious
standard
sufficient
tasteless
typical
uncultivated
uncultured
unpolished
unrefined
usual
vulgar
weak

Meanings of rare

noun

A scarce or uncommon item.

adjective

Very uncommon; scarce.
(of a gas) Thin; of low density.
Good; enjoyable.
(particularly meats) Cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red (in the case of steak or beef in the general sense).
Early.

verb

To rear, rise up, start backwards.
To rear, bring up, raise.

Example Sentences

It’s a rare opportunity to see such a talented performer live on stage.
The museum features a rare collection of ancient artifacts from civilizations long forgotten.
She has a rare ability to make everyone around her feel special and appreciated.
The chef is known for his rare ability to combine unexpected flavors into perfect harmony.
Rare diseases often require specialized treatments that aren’t widely available.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rare, such as: abnormal, coarse, commercial, common, commonplace, customary, daily.

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