extremely
Americanadverb
adverb
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to the extreme; exceedingly
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(intensifier)
I behaved extremely badly
Usage
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.
Etymology
Origin of extremely
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He said the situation was extremely frustrating but he was hopeful that there may be a paramedic job available for him in Canada.
From BBC
One-third of Americans are somewhat or extremely pessimistic about the potential impact of AI on their careers.
From MarketWatch
Block’s concerns crop up at a time when the market is extremely concerned about developing problems in the private-credit sector and the potential spillover from any crisis there would also impact the publicly-traded credit markets.
From MarketWatch
"The aviation landscape is evolving rapidly, and IndiGo is extremely well-positioned to be at the forefront of this change," Walsh said in a statement.
From BBC
This allows DNA-based systems to carry out controlled and repeatable tasks despite their extremely small size.
From Science Daily
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