とびきり

とびきり
adverb
exceptionally, outstandingly, top-notch
spokenquantitydescriptive
1. exceptionally, outstandingly, extraordinarily
Indicates that something stands out far above the rest. Emphasizes a superlative quality.
とびきりおいしいケーキだ。
It's an exceptionally delicious cake.
今日(きょう)はとびきりの笑顔(えがお)を見(み)せてくれた。
Today, they showed me their best smile.
誕生日(たんじょうび)にはとびきり特別(とくべつ)なディナーを用意(ようい)したい。
I want to prepare an extra-special dinner for the birthday.

とびきり can be used both as an adverb (modifying adjectives) and as a no-adjective (modifying nouns with の).

Common patterns

  • とびきり + adjective: exceptionally ~
  • とびきりの + noun: top-notch ~, the very best ~
  • とびきりおいしい: exceptionally delicious
  • とびきりの笑顔(えがお): the best smile

Etymology: From 飛(と)び切(き)り, literally "flying cut" — something so outstanding it jumps out from the rest.

Usage: Carries a warm, enthusiastic tone. Common in everyday conversation, especially when praising food, experiences, or personal qualities.

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Added 2026.2.7 19:28 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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