adverb Uncommon

exceedingly

ihk-SEE-dihng-lee

Exceedingly (adverb) means to an unusually high or extreme degree; extremely. Example: “The exam turned out to be exceedingly difficult.”

adverb

To an unusually high or extreme degree; extremely.

"The exam turned out to be exceedingly difficult."

How to use exceedingly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA more formal way of saying "extremely" or "very."

Common pairings

exceedingly rare exceedingly difficult exceedingly pleased

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The exam turned out to be _____ difficult.

From exceeding + the adverb suffix -ly.

super extremely passing

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What does “exceedingly” mean?

The word “exceedingly” means to an unusually high or extreme degree; extremely. In plain terms, a more formal way of saying "extremely" or "very.".

How do you pronounce “exceedingly”?

“Exceedingly” is pronounced ihk-SEE-dihng-lee (/ɪkˈsidɪŋli/ in IPA).

How do you use “exceedingly” in a sentence?

Here is “exceedingly” used in a sentence: “The exam turned out to be exceedingly difficult.”

What part of speech is “exceedingly”?

“Exceedingly” is an adverb.

Is “exceedingly” a common word?

“Exceedingly” is an uncommon word in modern English.

so good very going death fucking super highly