extremely

adverb

ex·​treme·​ly ik-ˈstrēm-lē 

1

: in an extreme manner

2

: to an extreme extent

Synonyms of extremely

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

Examples of extremely in a Sentence

an extremely hot day

Recent Examples on the Web

For a long time, we’ve all been told that remastering the older Super Robot Wars games was extremely difficult, due to all the licensing and other costs involved. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

New Yorkers indeed suffer from extremely high prices for everything from chicken to eggs to milk. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

The high temperatures, combined with extremely dry conditions and gusty winds, are also increasing the fire danger across parts of the Northwest. — Michelle Simmons, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Robert Mynatt, the roastmaster at Volcanica Coffee, says that espresso requires an extremely fine grind, one that many home grinders (primarily blade grinders) are unable to evenly and consistently produce. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026

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