Exceptionally
/ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
Definitions
To a degree that is much greater than usual; unusually.
/ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
To an unusual or outstanding degree.
The food at the restaurant was exceptionally delicious.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're eating ice cream, and it's *super* delicious! Exceptionally means something is really, really, REALLY great, or way beyond what you'd normally expect. For example, 'Her singing was exceptionally good!' means her singing was fantastic.
👶 For kids: It means something is really, really good or special!
More Examples
She is exceptionally talented in her field.
The service provided was exceptionally professional.
How It's Used
"The weather was exceptionally beautiful."
"The company performed exceptionally well this quarter."
"Her performance was exceptionally moving."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From the Latin word "exceptio" (exception) + the suffix "-ally," indicating a manner or degree. The word developed to describe something done in a way that departs from the usual or expected.
Used from the mid-17th century, initially referring to things that were exceptions and over time evolving to indicate an extreme degree.
Memory tip
Think of something 'excepted' from the norm—it stands out. Exceptionally means it stands out *a lot*.
Word Origin
"an exception, something taken out"