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exceedingly

American  
[ik-see-ding-lee] / ɪkˈsi dɪŋ li /

adverb

  1. to an unusual degree; very; extremely.

    The children were doing exceedingly well in school.


Etymology

Origin of exceedingly

1425–75; late Middle English. See exceeding, -ly

Example Sentences

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For workers, this makes organizing opposition to AI exceedingly difficult.

From The Wall Street Journal

Understanding just how China came to monopolize the rare-earth industry can help investors anticipate what’s coming next, making it easier to invest in the critical—and exceedingly volatile—sector.

From Barron's

The flowers were described as “dull, lead colored things,” “fetid” and “horrible … exceedingly disagreeable.”

From Los Angeles Times

As for the polling, ask Edmund Muskie, Gary Hart or Hillary Clinton how much those soundings matter at this exceedingly early stage of a presidential race.

From Los Angeles Times

It is exceedingly rare to spot a mountain lion while out hiking in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times