exceeding

[ ik-see-ding ]

adjective

1. extraordinary; exceptional.

adverb

1. Archaic. exceedingly.

exceeding

/ ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ /

adjective

1. very great; exceptional or excessive

adverb

1. See exceedingly
   an archaic word for exceedingly

Word History and Origins

Origin of exceeding¹

First recorded in 1485–95; exceed + -ing ²

Example Sentences

But, according to Brühlart, the number of cash transactions exceeding €10,000 ($14,000) also has decreased steadily.

From The Daily Beast

That Kickstarter campaign raised $56,000, exceeding their $35,000 goal.

From The Daily Beast

Over 4,400 American troops were killed, and nearly 32,000 wounded, at a price tag exceeding $4 trillion.

From The Daily Beast

The second group did far better than the first in exceeding their weight-loss goals.

From The Daily Beast

HealthyWage offers three types of weight-loss groups—all with a cash prize for meeting or exceeding goals.

From The Daily Beast

The Act permits member banks to accept an amount of bills not exceeding 50 per cent.

From Project Gutenberg

The station now covers nearly 12 acres, the length of platforms exceeding 1-1/2 miles.

From Project Gutenberg

Would Hodson, knowing the exceeding importance of his mission, have turned to rescue a servant or raise a fallen horse?

From Project Gutenberg

I believe you will find this an exceeding good duty for a 5½-inch cylinder engine.

From Project Gutenberg

Behold my servant shall understand, he shall be exalted, and extolled, and shall be exceeding high.

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