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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Their lack of depth was evident against this extremely deep Gators squad. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025 Probst then allowed Joe to help Eva calm her nerves and re-center herself, before the host himself became extremely emotional from her story. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025 Perfectly cooked, with a crispy skin that was extremely delicate, this dish offered a superb mix of flavors, and was delicious. Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 In some cases, people simply use it as an extremely robust group messaging tool for groups of friends without any games or projects involved. Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extremely

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 31 Mar. 2025.

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