exceptionally

adverb

ex·​cep·​tion·​al·​ly ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-lē 

: in an exceptional manner : to an exceptional degree

especially : more than average or usual

an exceptionally difficult task

Examples of exceptionally in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In simple terms, electronic chips are exceptionally good at processing information, while photonic chips can be exceptionally good at moving it with light. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

The seagrape trees and dunes offer a chance for wildlife lovers to spot plenty of birds along with other creatures that call these beaches home, and the water is exceptionally calm for an Atlantic shore. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Most mums of this type are suited for zones 5-9, but some exceptionally cold-tolerant varieties, such as Mammoth, are hardy down to zone 3. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

What if the information for sale on the marketplace were a single, exceptionally valuable data point, like the exact day a politician might die? — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above