Extraordinarily
ɪkˈstrɔːrdɪnərɪli
Definitions
To a very great extent or degree; remarkably.
ɪkˈstrɔːrdɪnərɪli
To a very great degree; unusually.
She sang extraordinarily well, captivating the audience.
💡 Simply: Imagine something is way beyond the usual! Like, if your dog is *extraordinarily* smart and can play chess, that's beyond the average dog's abilities. It means something is surprisingly or incredibly good, bad, or unusual.
👶 For kids: When something is extra, extra special! Like, a cake that's *extraordinarily* yummy is super, super delicious!
More Examples
The painting was extraordinarily beautiful, a true work of art.
The company performed extraordinarily during the economic downturn.
How It's Used
"The concert was extraordinarily good."
"Profits have increased extraordinarily in the last quarter."
From 'extraordinary' (unusual, remarkable) + '-ly' (suffix forming adverbs). 'Extraordinary' comes from Latin 'extra ordinem' (beyond the usual order).
The word 'extraordinarily' has been in use since the late 17th century, initially used in legal and administrative contexts.
Memory tip
Think of 'extra' (beyond) and 'ordinary'. It means beyond the usual or expected.