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extremely
[ ik-streem-lee ]
extremely
/ ɪˈٰːɪ /
adverb
- to the extreme; exceedingly
- (intensifier)
I behaved extremely badly
Usage
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of extremely1
Example Sentences
The Foreign Office said this means its ability to help UK nationals in Afghanistan is "extremely limited".
"It has been extremely stressful and frustrating; I constantly worried what letters I was receiving or who was going to knock at the door after the threats."
Gwent Police said it was not aware of stab vests being worn or stashed but would welcome hearing more about young people's experiences, while the Welsh government said it took school safety "extremely seriously".
A lunar impact, although extremely unlikely, could offer a rare chance to observe a real collision and study how the Moon responds.
It’s usually a ballpark, but in an environment like the Saratoga sale, you know that the major players in the sport are there with extremely deep pockets.
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More About Extremely
What doesextremely mean?
Extremely means to a very great degree—exceedingly. Instead of saying I’m very very tired, you could say I’m extremely tired.
Extremely is the adverb form of the adjective extreme, which means of the highest degree or intensity. Extremely is almost always used to modify (describe) adjectives and almost never verbs. It emphasizes or intensifies the meaning of the adjective and indicates that its level is far beyond the ordinary.
Example: At some times during the winter, it gets so extremely cold here that it’s dangerous to go outside for more than a minute.
Where doesextremely come from?
The first records of extremely come from the 1500s. It’s a combination of the adjective extreme and the suffix -ly, which is used to form adverbs. Extreme comes from the Latin ٰŧܲ, meaning “outermost,” from exterus, “on the outside.” The same root is the basis of the word exterior.
Modifying an adjective with extremely is done to emphasize that it’s really out there—far beyond the range of normal. Extremely is usually used as an intensifier, meaning that it’s used to increase the degree of the adjective that’s being used to describe something. It’s commonly used to emphasize how someone is feeling, whether it’s cold, busy, hungry, sorry, upset, tired, angry, disturbed, or anything else—adding extremely means the feeling is intense. Even if such a statement is an exaggeration, extremely is still being used for emphasis, in exactly the same way that very is used, especially when you say very very.
Extremely can be used with all kinds of adjectives, except perhaps ones that can’t get any more extreme. For example, you wouldn’t say a road is extremely paved.
Did you know ... ?
What are some other forms of extremely?
- extreme (adjective)
What are some synonyms for extremely?
- very very
- exceedingly
- immensely
- extraordinarily
What are some words that share a root or word element with extremely?
What are some words that often get used in discussing extremely?
How is extremelyused in real life?
Extremely is often used to emphasize how strong an emotion or feeling is, or to exaggerate something to draw attention to it.
I'M ACTUALLY CRYING MY ART MADE IT AS A COVER OF A ZINE!!!!! AND ONE THAT I'M EXTREMELY EXCITED ABOUT!!!!!!!
— Juju @ Still has not beaten FF7R oops (@GaiaGrand)
Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now??
— Asala (@asalaim_)
I'm apparently the only person who, in the extremely unlikely event that I won a Pulitzer, would not feel "humbled."
— Isaac Chotiner (@IChotiner)
Try usingextremely!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of extremely?
A. immensely
B. remarkably
C. exceedingly
D. moderately
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