exceptionally
/ɪkˈsepʃənəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/ (ame, ipa) · /ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-lē/ (ame, mw)
exceptionally — adverb
1. at a level far above what is ordinary or expected; for example, an exceptionally
at a level far above what is ordinary or expected; for example, an exceptionally tall building is much taller than most other buildings around it
Theo found the exam exceptionally difficult, even though he had studied for weeks.
collocation: exceptionally + adjective (difficult)
Aiko's piano performance was exceptionally moving and drew tears from several listeners.
The summer in Lisbon was exceptionally hot, breaking all temperature records from the past century.
Ravi is an exceptionally talented artist whose watercolour paintings sell for very high prices.
Priya felt that the restaurant's service was exceptionally slow on her wedding night.
- extremely
the most direct synonym; slightly less formal and more common in everyday speech
- remarkably
emphasises that the quality is surprising or noteworthy, not just high
- incredibly
more informal and conveys a tone of amazement
- outstandingly
used almost exclusively with positive qualities; carries a stronger compliment
- ordinarily
describes something within the normal range, not standing out
- unremarkably
describes something that does not attract attention for any special quality
文法句型
exceptionally + adjective
exceptionally + adverb
用法筆記
Cannot be used alone to modify a verb directly. Use before an adjective (exceptionally fast) or before another adverb (exceptionally well). An unmodified usage such as 'They behaved exceptionally' sounds old-fashioned or incomplete in modern English.