uncommonly

[ uhn-kom-uhn-lee ]

/ ʌnˈkɒm ən li /

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adverb

in an uncommon or unusual manner or degree.

exceptionally; outstandingly.

rarely; infrequently.

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Origin of uncommonly

First recorded in 1740–50; uncommon + -ly

Words nearby uncommonly

uncollectible, uncomfortable, uncommercial, uncommitted, uncommon, uncommonly, uncommunicable, uncommunicative, uncompetitive, uncomplaining, uncomplicated

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How to use uncommonly in a sentence

There are no easy answers, but Simon Lereng Wilmont’s careful camerawork and clear rapport with the children lead to uncommonly candid footage and, occasionally, a sense of hope.
From a volcano love story to an all-girl metal band, 15 documentaries you can’t miss|Alissa Wilkinson|February 4, 2022|Vox
An uncommonly warm, dry spring and a blistering summer decimated the snowpack in the Cascades, the lower 48’s most glaciated range.
Guides Just Had Their Worst Season Ever in the Cascades|abarronian|September 15, 2021|Outside Online
The acceptance speeches were uncommonly witty, intimate and engaging as well—perhaps in part because the winners weren’t worried about getting played off the stage mid-sentence.
The Pandemic Oscars Were Surprisingly Decent. But Will the Academy Learn Anything From Its Break With Tradition?|Judy Berman|April 26, 2021|Time
So unless your boyfriend is uncommonly secure, it will sting to hear that you’ve been turned off by one of his moves this whole time.
The Case for Dressing Your Dog in Goofy Outfits|Blair Braverman|April 11, 2021|Outside Online

More uncommonly, ice is the dominant precipitation form, falling for many hours.
Ice storms: Inside wintertime’s dreaded, frozen mess|Jeffrey Halverson|December 2, 2020|Washington Post
But he was always uncommonly gracious, a truly gentle man, willing to dispense wisdom and perspective when asked.
Ed Brooke: The Senate's Civil Rights Pioneer and Prophet of a Post-Racial America|John Avlon|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Like Miller, Wolf suffers from the radical self-delusion that mistakes bonkers political views for uncommonly brave opinion.
From ISIS to Ebola, What Has Made Naomi Wolf So Paranoid?|Michael Moynihan|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Next, we're treated to an uncommonly long stand up excerpt centered around, naturally, God and women.
Louie Attempts Rape (and Explores the ‘Nice Guy’ Phenomenon)|Amy Zimmerman|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The run-up to that poll has been marked by uncommonly high support for populist, so-called Euroskeptic parties.
First Anti-Semitic Attack Since World War II Rocks Brussels|Tracy McNicoll|May 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Klitschko is six-foot-seven and 250 pounds, and has an uncommonly long reach.
Here's What It's Like to Fight Vitali Klitschko, Ukraine’s Revolutionary Champ|Michael Daly|February 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Deppe was in an uncommonly good humour, and kept making little jokes.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
It struck me that he was uncommonly philosophical about it, so I merely grunted and went on with my dinner.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
The arms, too, not uncommonly are spread out from the two sides of the trunk just as in the front view.
Children's Ways|James Sully
This was a very strong expression of approbation, and an uncommonly hearty welcome from a person of Mr. Sikess temperament.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3)|Charles Dickens
Sad and very rough experience of life had taught him to be uncommonly circumspect for his years.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne

British Dictionary definitions for uncommonly

uncommonly

/ (ʌnˈkɒmənlɪ) /

adverb

in an uncommon or unusual manner or degree; rarely

(intensifier)you're uncommonly friendly

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