exceptionally

American  

[ik-sep-shuh-nuh-lee] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nə li /

adverb

1. in a way or to a degree that is unusual or extraordinary; extremely.

   The combination of an exceptionally high tide and a devastating storm surge has wreaked havoc on coastal communities.

   In the photo, a young woman sits on the floor of a small shanty in an exceptionally impoverished neighborhood.

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Other Word Forms

• nonexceptionally adverb
• preexceptionally adverb
• quasi-exceptionally adverb
• superexceptionally adverb

Etymology

Origin of exceptionally

exceptional ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Many autistic people also have alexithymia, a trait that makes it exceptionally difficult to identify and describe emotions, and have been stymied by questions intended to assess their internal state.

From Los Angeles Times

“The question of proof of citizenship status would become exceptionally complicated, as the primary proof of citizenship for most Americans is their birth certificate,” Lang said.

From Salon

The gas transfers heat exceptionally well, making it ideal for rapid cooling.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was extremely, exceptionally, extraordinarily important that Ushers did not go anywhere near an open realm on All Hallows’ Eve, or they could be sucked in.

From Literature

Now, she continued, “25 days in, the greatest military the world has ever known is ahead of schedule and performing exceptionally day by day.”

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• abnormally