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

Extreme fire weather, exceptionally dry, windy, and often warm conditions, is on the rise globally. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

The Cardinals, though, are exceptionally high on his bat, and don’t feel particularly inclined to move him, those executives say. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Pauner said the region endured more than two months without significant rainfall, leaving vegetation exceptionally dry. — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

However, finding these rare alignments can be exceptionally challenging. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above