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

After observation, scientists learned the meteorite was a CM1/2 carbonaceous chondrite -- an exceptionally rare and primitive type of meteorite, according to a paper published in Science Advances on Wednesday. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 July 2026

The results suggest that exceptionally powerful solar storms could generate stronger geomagnetic disturbances — and greater impacts on satellites, communications systems and power grids — than earlier estimates predicted. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 July 2026

What works exceptionally well for one business may be completely wrong for another. — Nadia Alshomali, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Despite an exceptionally busy weekend, Medium Rare has no intention of slowing down. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above