Uncommonly

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɑmənli/

Definitions of uncommonly

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by providing information on the manner, place, time, degree, etc. It typically answers questions like how, when, where, and to what extent

Example Sentences

A1 She is uncommonly good at playing the piano.

A2 He spoke uncommonly fast during the presentation.

B1 The restaurant served an uncommonly delicious dish.

B2 The team worked uncommonly well together to complete the project.

C1 The author's writing style is uncommonly sophisticated.

C2 The artist's use of color is uncommonly vibrant and striking.

Examples of uncommonly in a Sentence

formal The research findings were uncommonly insightful and provided valuable new information.

informal She was uncommonly quiet at the party last night, which was unusual for her.

slang That new restaurant is uncommonly good, you have to try it out!

figurative His ability to solve complex problems is uncommonly sharp, like a razor.

Grammatical Forms of uncommonly

past tense

was uncommon

plural

uncommonly

comparative

more uncommonly

superlative

most uncommonly

present tense

is uncommonly

future tense

will be uncommonly

perfect tense

has been uncommonly

continuous tense

is being uncommonly

singular

uncommonly

positive degree

uncommonly

infinitive

to be uncommon

gerund

being uncommon

participle

uncommonly

Origin and Evolution of uncommonly

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'uncommonly' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'commonly' meaning 'frequently or typically'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'uncommonly' has retained its original meaning of 'not frequently' but has also evolved to sometimes imply 'remarkably or exceptionally'.