extremely

adverb

ex·​treme·​ly ik-ˈstrēm-lē 

1

: in an extreme manner

2

: to an extreme extent

Synonyms

• very
• incredibly
• terribly
• highly
• too
• so
• badly
• damned
• severely
• damn
• really
• super
• desperately
• seriously
• intensely
• far
• exceptionally

Examples of extremely in a Sentence

an extremely hot day

Recent Examples on the Web

Fatal accidents are extremely rare on theme park attractions, which are regularly checked for safety, as park safety experts have previously told USA TODAY. —Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025

Tommy goes on a date with Rachel and slowly shows his extremely short temper, even going so far as to yell at the chick and the duck. —Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025

Based on Yann Martel’s bestselling novel, which became an Oscar-winning film directed by Ang Lee (who won one of those Oscars), the play has, likewise, been extremely well-received. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025

Originally released as a cross-trainer in 1999, the Air Max Sunder garnered a cult following but fell out of Nike’s lineup until its return in 2024 (not counting an extremely limited Comme des Garçons collaboration from 2021). —Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing extremely

• extremely high frequency
• extremely low frequency

Rhymes for extremely

• seemly
• unseemly