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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Early prototypes should validate only what’s essential and do it exceptionally well. Alex Gudilko, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Sheep's Milk Sheep's milk is exceptionally high in fat and protein, outstripping cow's milk and goat's milk. Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025 Setting the presence of so many exceptionally beautiful people aside, Contagion succeeded in its goal of realism, earning praise from disease experts as well as critics and audiences. Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 July 2025 While darker metal can result in too-dark bakes, the Stud Muffin browned our lined and unlined muffins evenly and exceptionally well, giving them a deliciously crisp exterior and a tender interior bursting with blueberry flavor. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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