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exceedingly

adv. degree
C1 Advanced US //ɪkˈsidɪŋɫi// UK //ɛksˈiːdɪŋli// ex·ceed·ing·ly

adv. to a very high degree. You use it to emphasize that something is much more than usual.

adv. to an unusual or extreme degree; extremely. Typically modifies adjectives or other adverbs to provide strong emphasis.


SIMPLE

The weather today is exceedingly hot.

CONTEXTUAL

The instructions were exceedingly difficult to follow, leading to several mistakes during the assembly process.

COMPLEX

While the initial results were promising, the team found the final stages of the project to be exceedingly complex due to unforeseen regulatory hurdles.

Synonyms
Origin

From exceeding + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed immediately before the adjective or adverb it modifies.

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