exceptionally

adverb

ex·​cep·​tion·​al·​ly ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-lē How to pronounce exceptionally (audio)
: in an exceptional manner : to an exceptional degree
especially : more than average or usual
an exceptionally difficult task

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Last year, for example, was the end of an exceptionally whirlwind year. Sean Manning, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Several stocks have seen exceptionally strong rallies in 2024 following base breakouts in 2023. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024 This performance-leaning jacket is very warm and exceptionally lightweight. Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024 The blue-ringed octopus: small, vibrant and exceptionally deadly MarineBio. Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exceptionally 

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exceptionally was in 1703

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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionally. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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