extremely

adverb

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

Examples of extremely in a Sentence

an extremely hot day
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That can be attributed to the fact that Rolex models were already highly valued in 2018 and were also in extremely high demand during the pandemic. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026 Almost all natural bodies of water bear fish life, with the exception of very hot thermal ponds and extremely salt-alkaline lakes, such as the Dead Sea in Asia and the Great Salt Lake in North America. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 The whites of lights and balloons popped, and black suits seemed extremely dark while clearly retaining their cuts and contours. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026 Due to long wait times, people began arriving at airports extremely early to try to make their flights on time, sometimes waiting in lines for multiple hours. Kate Perez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 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 8 Apr. 2026.

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