exceptionally

American  

[ik-sep-shuh-nuh-lee] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nə li /

adverb

1. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• nonexceptionally adverb
• preexceptionally adverb
• quasi-exceptionally adverb
• superexceptionally adverb

Etymology

Origin of exceptionally

exceptional ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"The sensor worked exceptionally well, showing that integrating optics, nanomaterials and biology can be an effective strategy to optimize a device," said Zhang.

From Science Daily

"Beyond ivory, the discovery of elephant remains in European archaeological contexts is exceptionally rare," says the team of scientists in a paper published in Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports.

From BBC

Rail enthusiasts come from all over the world to ride on some of the most picturesque routes, or those with exceptionally steep climbs.

From Barron's

A message on the museum's website stated that "for reasons beyond our control, certain rooms are exceptionally closed".

From Barron's

Last week, Crown jumped 8% following a strong earnings report, breaking out after five consecutive weeks of exceptionally tight closes, all within just 1% of each another.

From Barron's

Related Words

• abnormally