extremely

adverb

ex·​treme·​ly ik-ˈstrēm-lē How to pronounce extremely (audio)
1
: in an extreme manner
2
: to an extreme extent

Examples of extremely in a Sentence

an extremely hot day
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Indications include the way that the video is taken from extremely close to the tank at low level, and the operator display which is typical of FPVs rather than scouts. David Hambling, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 The recovery process will be extremely expensive and emotionally challenging in the months and years to come. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 But unfortunately, the ones who did speak up with anything other than enthusiastic support from Mr. Hegseth immediately came under extremely volatile attack from everybody from President Trump down to his MAGA base. Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025 A bit fusion-like, but focused more on standalone foods that unexpectedly, work extremely well together. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for extremely 

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of extremely was in 1509

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“Extremely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremely. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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