exceptionally

adverb

ex·​cep·​tion·​al·​ly ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-lē How to pronounce exceptionally (audio)
: in an exceptional manner : to an exceptional degree
especially : more than average or usual
an exceptionally difficult task

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Maryland argues the ban is constitutional because the nation has long regulated exceptionally dangerous weapons. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 June 2025 Featuring an exceptionally comfortable fit, a balanced, bass-forward sound signature, and highly effective noise cancellation, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones are on par with high-end models from Bose and Sony. Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025 Consistently attacking with purpose while remaining exceptionally difficult to break down, adaptable, and flowing in their play. Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 The Mets have some excellent baserunners who hit left-handed like Brandon Nimmo, Juan Soto and Jeff McNeil, and some right-handed hitters who run the bases exceptionally well. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for exceptionally

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exceptionally was in 1703

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“Exceptionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionally. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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