adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

extraordinarily

Extraordinarily (adv) means to an unusual or remarkable degree. Example: “The exam was extraordinarily difficult this year.”

adv

To an unusual or remarkable degree.

"The exam was extraordinarily difficult this year."

"She remained extraordinarily calm during the emergency."

How to use extraordinarily

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed to intensify an adjective, meaning "remarkably" or "unusually."

Common pairings

extraordinarily difficult extraordinarily talented

Word forms

more extraordinarily comparative, most extraordinarily superlative

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Etymology

Formed from "extraordinary" + the adverb suffix -ly.

Synonyms

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inordinately

Related words

overly

Rhymes for extraordinarily

ILY oily lily wily daily gaily Emily doily family Sicily easily bodily

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Frequently asked questions

What does “extraordinarily” mean?

The word “extraordinarily” means to an unusual or remarkable degree. In plain terms, used to intensify an adjective, meaning "remarkably" or "unusually.".

How do you use “extraordinarily” in a sentence?

Here is “extraordinarily” used in a sentence: “The exam was extraordinarily difficult this year.”

What part of speech is “extraordinarily”?

“Extraordinarily” is an adverb.

Is “extraordinarily” a common word?

“Extraordinarily” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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