Exceptionally: meaning, definitions and examples
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exceptionally
[ ɪkˈsepʃənəli ]
in a special or unusual way
in a way that is unusually good or of high quality
Synonyms
extraordinarily, remarkably, unusually.
Examples of usage
- He played exceptionally well in the match.
- The food at the restaurant was exceptionally tasty.
to a very great degree
to a great extent; very much
Synonyms
exceedingly, extremely, highly.
Examples of usage
- She was exceptionally tired after a long day at work.
- The team performed exceptionally poorly in the competition.
Translations
Translations of the word "exceptionally" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excepcionalmente
🇮🇳 असाधारण रूप से
🇩🇪 außergewöhnlich
🇮🇩 sangat
🇺🇦 винятково
🇵🇱 wyjątkowo
🇯🇵 非常に
🇫🇷 exceptionnellement
🇪🇸 excepcionalmente
🇹🇷 olağanüstü
🇰🇷 특별히
🇸🇦 بشكل استثنائي
🇨🇿 výjimečně
🇸🇰 výnimočne
🇨🇳 异常地
🇸🇮 izjemno
🇮🇸 óvenjulega
🇰🇿 ерекше
🇬🇪 განსაკუთრებით
🇦🇿 fövqəladə
🇲🇽 excepcionalmente
Etymology
The word 'exceptionally' originated from the Middle English period, derived from the word 'exceptional' with the suffix -ly added to form the adverb. It has been used in the English language to emphasize the degree or quality of something since the 15th century. Over time, it has evolved to convey the idea of something being unusually good or of high quality, as well as indicating a very great degree or extent.
See also: unexceptional.
Word Frequency Rank
At #7,235 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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