extremely

[ik-streem-lee]

adverb

1. in an extreme degree; exceedingly.

   extremely cold.

extremely

/ ɪkˈstriːmlɪ /

adverb

1. to the extreme; exceedingly

2. (intensifier)

   I behaved extremely badly

Word History and Origins

Origin of extremely¹

First recorded in 1525–35; extreme + -ly

Example Sentences

He said the families were "extremely concerned" about an evidential picture which indicated a "series of system failings, complacency, a lack of curiosity and inadequacy".

From BBC

Winning the World Series again with Ohtani on rehabilitation mode will be extremely difficult for these Dodgers, if not downright impossible.

From Los Angeles Times

Dan said he had provided a statement at the time, but it did not proceed any further because he was "extremely unwell at that point".

From BBC

Thames Valley Police later said four people had been arrested following an "unauthorised projection at Windsor Castle", with a statement saying they "take any unauthorised activity around Windsor Castle extremely seriously".

From BBC

The inquiry, sitting at Liverpool Town Hall, had been set up to explore the killer's history, his contact with relevant agencies and any "missed opportunities" to prevent the "manifestly and extremely cowardly" attack.

From BBC

Related Words

• acutely 
• awfully 
• exceedingly 
• exceptionally 
• excessively 
• extraordinarily www.thesaurus.com
• highly 
• hugely 
• immensely 
• inordinately 
• intensely 
• overly 
• quite 
• remarkably 
• severely 
• strikingly 
• terribly 
• terrifically www.thesaurus.com
• too 
• totally 

When To Use

What does extremely 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.