Exceedingly

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/

Definitions of exceedingly

adverb to a very great degree; extremely

Example Sentences

A1 She was exceedingly happy when she received the gift.

A2 The weather was exceedingly hot, making it difficult to go outside.

B1 The new restaurant in town is exceedingly popular among locals.

B2 His skills in playing the piano are exceedingly impressive.

C1 The CEO's speech was exceedingly inspiring, motivating the employees to work harder.

C2 The artist's latest masterpiece was exceedingly beautiful, showcasing his talent and creativity.

Examples of exceedingly in a Sentence

formal The quality of service at the five-star hotel was exceedingly high.

informal I found the movie to be exceedingly boring.

slang The party last night was exceedingly lit.

figurative Her love for him was exceedingly deep.

Grammatical Forms of exceedingly

• comparative: more exceedingly
• superlative: most exceedingly
• present tense: exceedingly
• future tense: will exceedingly
• perfect tense: have exceedingly
• continuous tense: is exceedingly
• singular: exceedingly
• positive degree: exceedingly
• infinitive: to exceedingly
• gerund: exceedingly
• participle: exceedingly

Origin and Evolution of exceedingly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'exceedingly' originated from the Middle English word 'excedingli' which was derived from the Old French word 'exceder' meaning 'to go beyond'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'exceedingly' has retained its original meaning of 'to go beyond' but has also come to be used to emphasize the degree or extent of something, often indicating a high level of intensity or extremity.