exceedingly
word · lemma: exceed
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is very much or extremely.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and emphatic; commonly used in written or literary contexts. Often paired with adjectives like 'exceedingly rare', 'exceedingly difficult'. Less common in everyday conversation; 'very' or 'extremely' are more usual in speech.
Spanish: sumamente - extremadamentePortuguese (BR): extremamente - excessivamentePortuguese (PT): extremamente - excessivamenteChinese (Simplified): 非常 - 极其Chinese (Traditional): 非常 - 極其Hindi: अत्यंत - बेहदArabic: للغاية - بشكل مفرطBengali: অত্যন্ত - অতিমাত্রায়Russian: чрезвычайно - чрезвычайно сильноJapanese: 非常に - きわめてVietnamese: cực kỳ - hết sứcKorean: 지극히 - 대단히Turkish: son derece - fazlasıylaUrdu: انتہائی - بیحدIndonesian: sangat - luar biasa
Example Sentences
The soup is exceedingly hot.
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She is an exceedingly talented musician.
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This task is exceedingly difficult.
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He found the movie exceedingly boring, so he left early.
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It’s exceedingly rare to see snow in this city.
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They were exceedingly grateful for your help.
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