exceedingly

[ ik-see-ding-lee ]

adverb

1. to an unusual degree; very; extremely:

   The children were doing exceedingly well in school.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exceedingly¹

1425–75; late Middle English. See exceeding, -ly

Example Sentences

“It’s not like finding another primary care provider or orthopedic surgeon, and this is an exceedingly difficult task for someone who is mentally ill to accomplish,” Mark said.

From Salon

But the fate of their home and those of their neighbors looked exceedingly bleak.

From Los Angeles Times

While the list of Trump’s political appointees grows, there’s another group that stays small – and exceedingly influential.

From BBC

He has voted in favor of legislation that would threaten medical providers with prison time for failing to resuscitate infants born alive during an attempted abortion, an exceedingly rare occurrence.

From Los Angeles Times

With chemical properties exceedingly similar to typical nutrients like iron and calcium, toxic metals look virtually the same to the body.

From Los Angeles Times

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