exceedingly
Definition
Adverb: - To an extreme degree; very; extremely: Used to emphasize that something is of a very high degree or intensity.
Usage
The adverb "exceedingly" is used to modify adjectives or other adverbs to intensify their meaning. It is a formal synonym for "extremely" or "very." It is typically placed directly before the word it modifies.
Examples
- The instructions were exceedingly complex and difficult to follow.
- She was exceedingly grateful for their help during the crisis.
- The team performed exceedingly well in the final competition.
- It is exceedingly rare to see this bird in an urban environment.
Advanced Usage
- "exceedingly" + adjective: This is the most common structure.
- The task proved to be exceedingly challenging.
- "exceedingly" + adverb: Used to intensify another adverb, though this is less common.
- The car was moving exceedingly fast.
Variants and Related Words
- Exceeding (adjective, archaic/formal): Very great.
- She was of exceeding beauty.
- Exceed (verb): To be greater than; to go beyond a limit.
- His performance exceeded all our expectations.
Synonyms
- Extremely
- Exceptionally
- Extraordinarily
- Intensely
- Very (less formal)
Antonyms
- Slightly
- Moderately
- Somewhat
Adverb
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to an extreme degree
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extremely cold
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extremely unpleasant
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