extremely

adverb

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

Examples of extremely in a Sentence

an extremely hot day
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Knowing that my picture, whether flattering or not, is going to be posted (or shared with our family) is extremely daunting. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 Around seven in 10 Americans are very or extremely concerned about the war’s impact on fuel prices, according to a Pew poll published earlier this month, with only 9% saying rising gasoline costs are not a major concern. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026 That is extremely common in this species, and whether or not that’s what’s leading to their clinical signs is difficult to determine. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 Jimmy and Khalil, who are both innately good-hearted men, worked together every day under extremely dangerous circumstances. Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extremely

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 30 Apr. 2026.

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