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

That likely contributed to the exceptionally high death toll. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Toni Morrison was an exceptionally close reader, and this enabled her to be a master of shade. — Literary Hub, 2 July 2026

End exceptionally well to drive the next phase of profitable growth and sustainable shareholder value creation. — David Moin, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Both teams have performed exceptionally well so far, registering two wins in three group games and announcing themselves as dark horses for the tournament. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above