Extremely: meaning, definitions and examples

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extremely

 

[ ɪkˈstriːmlɪ ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

intensifier

To a very great degree; very

Synonyms

exceedingly, highly, incredibly, intensely, very

Examples of usage

  • She was extremely excited about the news.
  • The weather was extremely hot yesterday.
  • I am extremely grateful for your help.
  • He is extremely talented in music.
  • The movie was extremely boring.

Translations

Translations of the word "extremely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extremamente

🇮🇳 अत्यंत

🇩🇪 äußerst

🇮🇩 sangat

🇺🇦 надзвичайно

🇵🇱 niezmiernie

🇯🇵 非常に (hijō ni)

🇫🇷 extrêmement

🇪🇸 extremadamente

🇹🇷 son derece

🇰🇷 매우 (maeu)

🇸🇦 بشكل كبير (bikuli kabir)

🇨🇿 extrémně

🇸🇰 extrémne

🇨🇳 非常 (fēicháng)

🇸🇮 izredno

🇮🇸 mjög

🇰🇿 өте

🇬🇪 უკიდურესად (ukiduresad)

🇦🇿 son dərəcə

🇲🇽 extremadamente

Etymology

The word 'extremely' originated from the Middle English word 'extremly', which is derived from the Old French word 'extreme', meaning 'utmost point'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The adverb 'extremely' is commonly used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something, indicating a high level of a quality or attribute.

See also: extremeness, extremes, extremism, extremist, extremities, extremity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,590, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.