as in very
to a great degree
an extremely hot day
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of extremely
Wash away product buildup, dead skin, and excess oil with the shampoo, a richer version of the brand's Bain Satin for thicker and extremely dry hair.
—
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Dec. 2024
The printers are expected to be extremely versatile, with the army planning on using them to also build items like obstacles, protective structures, vaults, culverts, and beams.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Red flag warnings are issued when there are strong wind gusts, extremely dry vegetation and low humidity, making conditions ripe for fire ignition and rapid spread.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Still, if the risks of loss of secret data may be extremely destructive (like the military), not linking your network to the Internet might work better for you.
—Zain Jaffer, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for extremely 
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Dec. 2024
The printers are expected to be extremely versatile, with the army planning on using them to also build items like obstacles, protective structures, vaults, culverts, and beams.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Red flag warnings are issued when there are strong wind gusts, extremely dry vegetation and low humidity, making conditions ripe for fire ignition and rapid spread.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Still, if the risks of loss of secret data may be extremely destructive (like the military), not linking your network to the Internet might work better for you.
—Zain Jaffer, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for extremely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extremely
Adverb
-
So there was very little time for me to … WINSLET: … be an artist.Kate Aurthur, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
-
While the integration of AI into our daily lives has happened very quickly (AI assistants are one of the fastest product adoptions in history), so far, organizations have seen limited benefits.Ethan Mollick, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
Adverb
-
The actress turned out to have a knack for creating incredibly fun Instagrams, putting her in a pantheon of stars who are just as fun to watch on the super-small screen, that includes Reese Witherspoon, Chrissy Teigen and Gwyneth Paltrow.Alex Apatoff, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
-
The documentary highlights his global fame, something which has baffled Mackie, who comes across as incredibly grounded, despite his influence.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Adverb
-
That actually didn’t turn out terribly and was surprisingly bipartisan at the end.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
-
Foxx’s health was failing terribly, and his vitals were down.Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Adverb
-
Roberta Hanley The Invisible House has been visited by celebrities such as Demi Lovato and Alicia Keys, booked as a production space by media brands like Condé Nast, seen in a number of shows including the Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, and is highly rated as an Airbnb listing.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
-
In the highly divisive political climate of the national election, workplaces were bound to be impacted by employees who couldn't help but bring their politics to the office.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Adverb
-
But in a key way, this gentle, nonjudgmental lark is timely too.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
-
He’s named specifically, but so, too, is his wife Yoko Ono, as well as their Plastic Ono Band.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Adverb
-
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper did so in 2008 when opposition parties sought to form a coalition government.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
-
Gaming Accessibility Solutions As the gaming industry grows, so does the demand for inclusivity.Abdo Riani, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Adverb
-
This can go badly wrong when such tools are used to classify people and make consequential decisions about them.Arvind Narayanan, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
-
The stock is now down 20% for the year, badly trailing the Nasdaq, which is up 33% and crossed the 20,000 mark for the first time on Wednesday.CJ Haddad, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Adverb
-
The combo of that large, efficient head; the dampening factor of the wood handle; and a nice texture at the base of the grip just felt so damned good, strike after strike.Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
-
Still, Moore is pretty damned great — this could almost be her Fly.Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near extremely
Cite this Entry
“Extremely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extremely. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share