Exceedingly

/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
To a very great degree; extremely.
The project was exceedingly successful, surpassing all expectations.
In an exceptional or remarkable manner.
She was exceedingly generous with her time and resources.
More than is usual or customary.
The weather has become exceedingly hot this summer.
To an exceptional degree.
He was exceedingly pleased with the results of the experiment.
Emphasizing the high degree of something.
The book was exceedingly well-written, capturing the readers' attention from start to finish.

Etymology

From Middle English 'excedingly', from 'exceed' + '-ingly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exceedingly busy
Very busy; extremely occupied.
exceedingly difficult
Extremely hard or challenging.
exceedingly rare
Very uncommon or infrequent.

Related Words

exceed
To go beyond a set limit.
excess
An amount of something that is more than necessary.

Slang Meanings

Super duper
That movie was super duper good!
Totally
I’m totally excited for the concert!