exceptionally
Americanadverb
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in a way or to a degree that is unusual or extraordinary; extremely.
The combination of an exceptionally high tide and a devastating storm surge has wreaked havoc on coastal communities.
In the photo, a young woman sits on the floor of a small shanty in an exceptionally impoverished neighborhood.
Other Word Forms
- nonexceptionally adverb
- preexceptionally adverb
- quasi-exceptionally adverb
- superexceptionally adverb
Etymology
Origin of exceptionally
Example Sentences
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But AI spending has made the current difference exceptionally wide: S&P companies are expected to earn $2.8 trillion this year but generate only $1.9 trillion in free cash.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Many autistic people also have alexithymia, a trait that makes it exceptionally difficult to identify and describe emotions, and have been stymied by questions intended to assess their internal state.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
“The question of proof of citizenship status would become exceptionally complicated, as the primary proof of citizenship for most Americans is their birth certificate,” Lang said.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
The gas transfers heat exceptionally well, making it ideal for rapid cooling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“The line at Gustav’s was exceptionally long today.”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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