extremely

[ ik-streem-lee ]

adverb

1. in an extreme degree; exceedingly:

   extremely cold.

extremely

/ ɪkˈstriːmlɪ /

adverb

1. to the extreme; exceedingly
2. (intensifier)

   I behaved extremely badly

Usage

See very

Word History and Origins

Origin of extremely¹

First recorded in 1525–35; extreme + -ly

Example Sentences

Zoë Schiffer, a tech journalist and the author of Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk’s Twitter, told me that such acts would be especially appealing to Musk.

From Slate

A nurse who admitted having a relationship with an "extremely vulnerable" mental health patient under her care has been suspended for 12 months.

From BBC

The man, who had been under her care, was described in the hearing as "extremely vulnerable" and "open to manipulation".

From BBC

Yet others say there is no way to guarantee safety — especially in extremely dry and windy conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

The Christian nationalist turnout machine is much more robust, and it brings huge numbers of extremely reliable voters to the Republican side.

From Salon

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