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

Here in Los Angeles, the last few months have been exceptionally hot. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

In recent decades, the yardstick got a boost via exceptionally low real rates. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

With an exceptionally moist atmosphere in place, thunderstorms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall rates. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Here was a woman raised in a refugee camp who was exceptionally articulate, politically precise and full of a vision for the future. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above