Extremely
/ɪkˈstrimli/
Definitions
To a very high degree; exceedingly.
/ɪkˈstrimli/
To a very great degree or extent.
The movie was extremely boring.
💡 Simply: When something is REALLY, REALLY, REALLY [insert a positive or negative adjective here], that means it's extremely... like, super awesome or super terrible!
👶 For kids: When something is more than a lot. Like when you're *really* happy or *really* sad.
More Examples
He is extremely talented.
It's extremely important to read the instructions carefully.
The weather was extremely cold today.
How It's Used
"She was extremely happy with the result."
"The situation is extremely delicate."
From the Latin 'extremus' (farthest, outermost), with the addition of '-ly', forming an adverb indicating a high degree or extent.
Used throughout English literature since the 17th century, frequently appearing in both formal and informal contexts.
Memory tip
Think of 'extreme' as the base word. Adding '-ly' makes it modify how something is done.