extremely

adverb

ex·​treme·​ly ik-ˈstrēm-lē How to pronounce extremely (audio)
1
: in an extreme manner
2
: to an extreme extent

Examples of extremely in a Sentence

an extremely hot day
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The present is extremely uninspiring, but the future is … well, maybe not bright, but at least mildly luminous. Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 Sudden hearing loss can be caused by proximity to an extremely loud sound like an explosion. Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025 However, experts maintain that voter fraud remains extremely rare, with studies showing minimal evidence of noncitizen voting. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025 In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extremely

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of extremely was in 1509

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“Extremely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremely. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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