extremely

adverb

ex·​treme·​ly ik-ˈstrēm-lē How to pronounce extremely (audio)
1
: in an extreme manner
2
: to an extreme extent

Examples of extremely in a Sentence

an extremely hot day
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Any other entity, whether at the state, federal, or local level, should be extremely cautious in construing this new law as a ready-to-go template. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 But the box-office failure of Long Shot, his extremely charming 2018 team-up with Charlize Theron, coincided with the business as a whole backing away from the genre. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025 All our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during these extremely difficult times. Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Also, our citizens have been extremely helpful and cooperative. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extremely

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of extremely was in 1509

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“Extremely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremely. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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