extraordinarily
Extraordinarily (adv) means to an unusual or remarkable degree. Example: “The exam was extraordinarily difficult this year.”
adv
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishUsed to intensify an adjective, meaning "remarkably" or "unusually."
Common pairings
extraordinarily difficult
extraordinarily talented
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more extraordinarily
- Superlative
- most extraordinarily
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Etymology
Formed from "extraordinary" + the adverb suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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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.
