Exceedingly
/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
Definitions
To a very great degree or extent; extremely.
/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
To a very great degree or extent.
The exam was exceedingly difficult.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're really, REALLY happy! Exceedingly means you're happy beyond what's normal—like you're over the top with happiness!
👶 For kids: Means something is like, REALLY REALLY big, or REALLY REALLY good!
More Examples
She was exceedingly kind to everyone she met.
The company's profits were exceedingly high this year.
How It's Used
"The weather was exceedingly cold."
"He was exceedingly pleased with the results of the project."
From the Middle English word 'excedingly', which comes from 'exceed' (from Latin 'excedere', meaning 'to go beyond') + '-ingly' (forming adverbs).
The word 'exceedingly' has been used in English since the Middle Ages, often in religious and literary contexts to emphasize a high degree or intensity.
Memory tip
Think of 'exceed' as going beyond. Exceedingly means to go beyond a normal level.