adv

uncommonly

Uncommonly (adv) means to an unusually great degree. Example: “The winter has been uncommonly mild this year.”

adv

To an unusually great degree.

"The winter has been uncommonly mild this year."

Rarely; not often.

"Uncommonly, both twins chose the same career."

How to use uncommonly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "unusually" (uncommonly mild) or "rarely" depending on context.

Common pairings

uncommonly mild uncommonly good

more uncommonly comparative, most uncommonly superlative

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The winter has been _____ mild this year.

From uncommon + -ly.

unwontedly sporadically

rarely occasionally periodically sporadic sporadically

only commonly wantonly

What does “uncommonly” mean?

The word “uncommonly” means to an unusually great degree. In plain terms, either "unusually" (uncommonly mild) or "rarely" depending on context.

How do you use “uncommonly” in a sentence?

Here is “uncommonly” used in a sentence: “The winter has been uncommonly mild this year.”

What is another word for “uncommonly”?

Words with a similar meaning to “uncommonly” include unwontedly and sporadically.

What part of speech is “uncommonly”?

“Uncommonly” is an adverb.

How many meanings does “uncommonly” have?

“Uncommonly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to an unusually great degree.

rarely occasionally periodically sporadic sporadically