exceptionally

adverb

ex·​cep·​tion·​al·​ly ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-lē How to pronounce exceptionally (audio)
: in an exceptional manner : to an exceptional degree
especially : more than average or usual
an exceptionally difficult task

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While darker metal can result in too-dark bakes, the Stud Muffin browned our lined and unlined muffins evenly and exceptionally well, giving them a deliciously crisp exterior and a tender interior bursting with blueberry flavor. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2025 These Casper sheets held up exceptionally well after a month of daily use. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025 While still an exceptionally steep drop, the struggling brand has seen far worse, and the result marks its best monthly performance in 2025. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 26 June 2025 Everything, exceptionally, pushed to its most flavorful limit. Lela London, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for exceptionally

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exceptionally was in 1703

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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionally. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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