extremely
pronunciation
How to pronounce extremely in British English:
UK [ɪkˈstriːmli]
How to pronounce extremely in American English:
US [ɪkˈstriːmli]
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- Adverb:
- to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
- to an extreme degree
- to an extreme degree
- to an extreme degree or extent
Word Origin
- extremely (adv.)
- 1530s, from extreme + -ly (2). Originally "with great severity," later more loosely, "in extreme degree" (1570s).
Example
- 1. Suddenly the store seemed extremely warm .
- 2. Carbon composites are extremely strong and light .
- 3. Most respondents were extremely gloomy about the us .
- 4. The experiment is done in an extremely low-temperature vacuum .
- 5. It is thus extremely durable .