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

Additionally, despite rising yields, the odds of a US recession remain exceptionally low at 8%. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The interview, part of which aired Thursday evening on Cohen's radio program on 77 WABC-AM in New York and which will air in full on Sunday, was an exceptionally friendly affair, with only passing reference to the men's tumultuous history. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

The Sirayatech validation model printed exceptionally well, with crisp text, sharp edges, and clean reproduction of even the smallest features. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

During periods of exceptionally high temperatures, riders were allowed to travel to the event and train during cooler morning and evening hours. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above