adv
uncommonly
adv
1
To an unusually great degree.
"The winter has been uncommonly mild this year."
2
Rarely; not often.
"Uncommonly, both twins chose the same career."
How to Use Uncommonly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "unusually" (uncommonly mild) or "rarely" depending on context.
Common pairings
uncommonly mild
uncommonly good
Word Forms
more uncommonly comparative, most uncommonly superlative
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Etymology
From uncommon + -ly.