Extraordinarily Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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extraordinarily

[ษชkหˆstrษ”หdษชnษ™rษชli ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adverb

incredibly talented

To an exceptional degree; extremely.

Synonyms

exceptionally, extremely, incredibly, remarkably.

Examples of usage

  • She was extraordinarily talented in music.
  • The view from the top of the mountain was extraordinarily beautiful.
Context #2 | Adverb

unusual circumstances

In a way that is very different from what is usual or expected.

Synonyms

abnormally, oddly, peculiarly, unusually.

Examples of usage

  • He behaved extraordinarily well under the pressure.
  • The team performed extraordinarily in the playoffs.

Translations

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Origin of 'extraordinarily'

The word 'extraordinarily' originated from the Latin word 'extraordinarius', which means 'out of the ordinary'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, evolving to its current form to describe something that is exceptionally different or remarkable.


See also: ordinarily, ordinariness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,684, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.