exceedingly — To an extremely high degree; exceptionally or extraordinarily much.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: To an extremely high degree; exceptionally or extraordinarily much.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
Korean meaning: 극도로, 매우
Korean pronunciation: 익-시-딩-리 (강세: 시)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is exceedingly good at finding the TV remote in impossible places.
- The exam was exceedingly challenging for all students.
- He was exceedingly proud of his homemade pizza that looked like abstract art.
exceedingly
ADVERB//ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli//
To an extremely high degree; exceptionally or extraordinarily much.
The car was moving exceedingly fast on the highway.
The driver was driving exceedingly fast beyond the limit. (EXCEED + LY = EXCEEDINGLY → beyond the limit; extremely)
She performed exceedingly well, amazingly well, and stunningly well.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin excedere meaning 'to go out' or 'to go beyond,' which evolved into the English verb 'exceed' meaning to surpass or go beyond limits.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother is exceedingly good at finding the TV remote in impossible places.”
“The exam was exceedingly challenging for all students.”
“He was exceedingly proud of his homemade pizza that looked like abstract art.”
“The meeting was exceedingly productive and efficient.”
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