# exceedingly

/ɪkˈsidɪŋɫi/ (US) · /ɛksˈiːdɪŋli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/exceedingly
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- The weather today is exceedingly hot.
- The instructions were exceedingly difficult to follow, leading to several mistakes during the assembly process.
- While the initial results were promising, the team found the final stages of the project to be exceedingly complex due to unforeseen regulatory hurdles.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed immediately before the adjective or adverb it modifies.

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