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 That is exceptionally light compared with a conventional operational ambulance, which can weigh thousands of pounds more. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Before these changes, both states were known to have exceptionally high childhood vaccination coverage under some of the strictest laws. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 Similar to the Reagan’s, Raisa and Mikhail shared an exceptionally close relationship. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 Her new liquid foundation—the brand’s first—utilizes amino acid powders to blur and mattify the appearance of pores sans dryness for a finish that’s natural, skinlike, and exceptionally diffused. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exceptionally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptionally

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Members of the search-and-rescue team who helped save the friends say the area is extremely treacherous and potentially dangerous even in daylight and perfect conditions.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
The Washington Capitals’ system is headlined by the highly creative Cole Hutson and the extremely competitive Ryan Leonard.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

Seattle’s pipeline is incredibly healthy, anchored by a top defense prospect in Chase Reid and a highly skilled pivot in Jake O’Brien.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The combination bristles feel amazing on my scalp (like the best head scratch ever) while also smoothing my incredibly frizzy hair.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of incredibly

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Receivers like Vernell Brown III, Dallas Wilson and Eric Singleton all are immensely skilled, and each are capable of stretching the field (even if former Florida coach Billy Napier didn’t deploy them that way).

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Having the space to think deeply about responsible tech use alongside national and local policymakers, builders and community leaders has been immensely grounding.

— Erin Mote, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of immensely

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The two lawmakers have intensely criticized Fauci over the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic for years, with Paul recently releasing diary entries penned by Fauci during the height of the pandemic.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Though Hallegua and Josephai rarely meet, both are intensely proud of their ancient heritage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026