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

Adverb

The balance between efficiency and pleasantness in doing business seems extremely hard to achieve.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare, with only 180 confirmed between 1937 and 2025, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of extremely

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Iran’s currency – the rial – is incredibly weak and dropped to a record low of two million against the US dollar yesterday.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Instead of using the developed AI software to create the animation, the film is incredibly homespun.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 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