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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But like Milo, despite their size both breeds are noted for their good nature, being exceptionally friendly towards family and getting along well with small children. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 His movement has been exceptional and exceptionally composed. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 OpenAI’s DevDay, held Monday at San Francisco’s historic Fort Mason, was exceptionally Apple-coded. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025 Where to stay Ski-in, ski-out Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel, on Nekoma Mountain, is an exceptionally affordable and family-friendly resort. Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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