extremely

adverb

ex·​treme·​ly ik-ˈstrēm-lē How to pronounce extremely (audio)
Synonyms of extremely
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 reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing. Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Baghdatis had reached the Australian Open final the year before and was an extremely popular player. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026 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. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 5 July 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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