EXCEPTIONALLY Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

exceptionally

adverb

Definition of exceptionally

as in extremely

to a great or unusual degree She was an exceptionally talented dancer.

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Recent Examples of exceptionally Little was known about the measurements of the Mitch Rompola Buck besides the final score, the exceptionally wide inside spread, and the fact that it was never entered into the record books. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 The heat wave was caused by an exceptionally strong El Niño event, part of a climate pattern that begins in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, around the Galápagos Islands, as the trade winds shift. — Julia Cole, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Cienfuegos’ show is exceptionally well-acted by the entire cast, this being a company that holds its fictional characters close to the heart and is determined never to overplay in this intimate venue. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 For instance, social media platforms and online forums are exceptionally valuable for monitoring substance use trends, including emerging and resurging drugs such as xylazine, nicotine pouches and cocaine. — Thu T. Nguyen, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exceptionally

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Adverb

This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Search for jet quenching Previous experiments suggest that a millionth of a second after the Big Bang, even as temperatures remained extremely high, matter did not behave like gas but instead like liquid with very low viscosity.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of extremely

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View gallery - 3 images Polyend, maker of immensely cool drum machines, synths, and guitar pedals, is now working on a product for your desk.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
The surf film was immensely popular at the time but hasn’t had the same longevity of other teen movies of the era.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of immensely

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That in turn, could create conflict with Kiffin, who couldn’t understand why his boss jumped on him so frequently and intensely.

— John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
Fashion companies can spend nine to 12 months developing, producing and distributing collections, leaving them poorly equipped to respond when weather arrives earlier, later or more intensely than expected.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026