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

While Nike's brand remains exceptionally powerful, the article stresses that valuation discipline is crucial. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

In much of France and Spain, an exceptionally wet winter left a lot of vegetation that quickly turned to tinder as three successive heatwaves sent temperatures into the high-thirties Celsius. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

The players who appear to have more time have become exceptionally good at anticipating what will happen next. — Michelle Spear, Scientific American, 11 July 2026

Then Trout had an exceptionally rare experience, a visiting player cheered at the home of the boo. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above