exceptionally — To an extraordinary degree; far above the normal or average level. Used to emphasize that something is remarkably outstanding or unusual.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: To an extraordinary degree; far above the normal or average level. Used to emphasize that something is remarkably outstanding or unusual.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
Example Sentences
- My cat is exceptionally lazy - it sleeps 23 hours a day and uses the remaining hour to complain about being tired.
- The weather today is exceptionally beautiful for our picnic.
- He was exceptionally rude to the waiter, so they gave him exceptionally slow service.
exceptionally
ADVERB[/ɪkˈsepʃənəli/]
To an extraordinary degree; far above the normal or average level. Used to emphasize that something is remarkably outstanding or unusual.
To an extraordinary degree; far above the normal or average level. Used to emphasize that something is remarkably outstanding or unusual.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exceptio' meaning 'a taking out' or 'exception,' derived from 'excipere' meaning 'to take out' or 'to receive.' The word evolved to mean 'in an unusual or outstanding way.'
Breakdown
ex- (out, away from) + cept- (to take, receive) + -ion (noun suffix) + -al (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat is exceptionally lazy - it sleeps 23 hours a day and uses the remaining hour to complain about being tired.”
“The weather today is exceptionally beautiful for our picnic.”
“He was exceptionally rude to the waiter, so they gave him exceptionally slow service.”
“This year's harvest was exceptionally abundant.”
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