extremely — to a very great degree; very
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to a very great degree; very
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstriːmli/
Example Sentences
- My boss is extremely generous - he gave everyone a pizza party for working late.
- I'm extremely tired after binge-watching 10 episodes last night.
- The exam was extremely challenging, but I managed to pass.
extremely
ADVERB[/ɪkˈstriːmli/]
to a very great degree; very
The desert hikers were extremely exhausted after crossing the dunes all day.
EX (beyond) + TREME (limit) — by pushing the car speed far EX (beyond) the normal TREME (limit) of the track, the driver drove extremely fast.
Working hard for his beloved family to achieve his lifelong dream, he pushed himself extremely hard every single day.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extremus' meaning 'outermost' or 'last,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly' which converts adjectives to adverbs indicating manner or degree.
Breakdown
extreme (adj., from Latin extremus meaning outermost) + -ly (adverb suffix indicating degree) = extremely
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss is extremely generous - he gave everyone a pizza party for working late.”
“I'm extremely tired after binge-watching 10 episodes last night.”
“The exam was extremely challenging, but I managed to pass.”
“She was extremely embarrassed when she realized she wore mismatched socks to the interview.”
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