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
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“If you’re not familiar with the area — and I mean extremely familiar — it’s very easy to fall off the trail.”
From Los Angeles Times
"The player considers himself a Napoli player, and the same goes for us. This is extremely important."
From BBC
She described her father as an "extremely robust and strong man" when he went to prison, but has over the last year he has "lost a significant amount of weight".
From BBC
Producing 2nm chips, the most cutting-edge in the industry, is "extremely hard and expensive", requiring "advanced lithography machines, deep knowledge of the production process, and huge investments", Slijkerman told AFP.
From Barron's
Iran is facing a weak rial, extremely high inflation and international sanctions.
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