exceptionally
in a way or to a degree that is unusual or extraordinary; extremely: The combination of an exceptionally high tide and a devastating storm surge has wreaked havoc on coastal communities.In the photo, a young woman sits on the floor of a small shanty in an exceptionally impoverished neighborhood.
Origin of exceptionally
1Other words from exceptionally
- non·ex·cep·tion·al·ly, adverb
- pre·ex·cep·tion·al·ly, adverb
- qua·si-ex·cep·tion·al·ly, adverb
- su·per·ex·cep·tion·al·ly, adverb
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How to use exceptionally in a sentence
However, there are some common factors that tie many of these blazes together and make them exceptional.
“Unprecedented”: What’s behind the California, Oregon, and Washington wildfires | Umair Irfan | September 11, 2020 | VoxThe researchers also identified new areas that could preserve hot spots of exceptional species diversity, and large tracts of wilderness needed to support wide-ranging animals like caribou.
Protecting half the planet could help solve climate change and save species | Jonathan Lambert | September 4, 2020 | Science NewsTo conserve additional areas with exceptional biodiversity, an additional 6 percent needs protecting.
Protecting half the planet could help solve climate change and save species | Jonathan Lambert | September 4, 2020 | Science NewsThey’ll also be saving money and enjoying greater access to exceptional talent, as well.
Going all-in on remote work: The technical and cultural changes | Lee Hutchinson | August 28, 2020 | Ars TechnicaIt’s early, but there are signs Tesla’s Model 3 could be as exceptional in the used market as it has been in the new-car world.
The news only got out to a few people in the building, who described the next day at work as exceptionally awkward.
Hagel Takes a Bullet for Obama: Inside the Defense Secretary’s Sudden Firing | Shane Harris, Tim Mak | November 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Habsburg army, however, Watson contends, were exceptionally bloodthirsty.
Both women were trailblazers, and remain exceptionally highly regarded among their peers.
At best, his administration appeared exceptionally lax, and at worst, it willfully obstructed justice.
An exceptionally large first run of 200,000 copies was reportedly printed in Germany for the same reason.
Hollande's Jilted Lover Valerie Trierweiler Tells All | Tracy McNicoll | September 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMy schooling was shocking but, as a blessed compensation, my college stage was rather exceptionally good.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) WellsSo far, except that he possessed an exceptionally charming voice, I had no chance of forming an opinion of my cousin's fiancé.
Uncanny Tales | VariousThin, with mighty shoulders and an exceptionally deep chest, it was obvious that his strength must be enormous.
Bella Donna | Robert HichensIt is remarkably good, and some exceptionally fine asbestos has been got out here.
Asbestos | Robert H. JonesHis perception was still exceptionally alert, its acuteness left over, apparently, from the earlier days of pain and jealousy.
The Wave | Algernon Blackwood
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