extraordinarily

/ɪkˈstrɔːdnrəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/ (ame, ipa) · /ik¦strȯ(r)dᵊn¦erə̇lē (¦)ek¦-, -li also ¦ekstrə¦ȯ- sometimes -də̇¦ne-/ (ame, mw)

extraordinarily — adverb

1. to an extent that is much greater than what is normal or expected

1.副詞B2
釋義

to an extent that is much greater than what is normal or expected

例句

Jisoo's performance in the final exam was extraordinarily good.

extraordinarily + adjective (good)

The garden was extraordinarily well cared for by the neighbours.

passive + extraordinarily + adverb

同義詞
  • extremely

    more common and neutral in register; less literary than extraordinarily

  • remarkably

    emphasises that the degree is worthy of notice or surprising

  • exceptionally

    stresses being outside the normal range, often used with positive qualities

  • incredibly

    more informal and carries a tone of disbelief or amazement

反義詞
  • slightly

    opposite pole on the degree scale — a small amount rather than a great one

  • barely

    suggests the opposite extreme, i.e. almost not at all

文法句型

extraordinarily + adjective

extraordinarily + adverb

verb + extraordinarily

用法筆記

Carries stronger emphasis than 'very' and is more typical in formal or written registers. Commonly placed directly before the adjective or adverb it modifies. Avoid overuse in casual conversation, where 'extremely' or 'really' often sound more natural.

常見錯誤

❌The food at the night market was extraordinarily cheap.
✅The food at the night market was surprisingly cheap.
💡'extraordinarily' sounds overly dramatic for a trivial everyday observation; use a milder intensifier.