exceedingly

[ik-see-ding-lee]

adverb

1. to an unusual degree; very; extremely.

   The children were doing exceedingly well in school.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exceedingly¹

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

Example Sentences

“The evidence showed that Amazon used sophisticated subscription traps designed to manipulate consumers into enrolling in Prime, and then made it exceedingly hard for consumers to end their subscription,” FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said.

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It was exceedingly rare that defensive linemen opted for that route, given the physical maturity required of the position.

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It is exceedingly difficult for insurance customers to know if the money they put away in a policy or annuity has been shifted offshore.

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"The evidence showed that Amazon used sophisticated subscription traps designed to manipulate consumers into enrolling in Prime, and then made it exceedingly hard for consumers to end their subscription," FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said.

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As is true in the rest of the U.S., bear attacks are exceedingly rare in Yellowstone.

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