extremely

[ik-streem-lee]

adverb

1. in an extreme degree; exceedingly.

   extremely cold.

extremely

/ ɪkˈstriːmlɪ /

adverb

1. to the extreme; exceedingly

2. (intensifier)

   I behaved extremely badly

Word History and Origins

Origin of extremely¹

First recorded in 1525–35; extreme + -ly

Example Sentences

“The Clippers take NBA compliance extremely seriously, fully respect the league’s rules, and welcome its investigation related to Aspiration.”

From Los Angeles Times

But what makes the show worth watching are Weatherly and De Pablo, two extremely attractive middle-aged people with genuine chemistry; he’s superheroically unflappable without ever seeming anything but a regular Joe.

From Los Angeles Times

Called foetus in foetu, the condition is extremely rare, with fewer than 200 cases reported worldwide until now, a handful of which were in India.

From BBC

That concept was extremely important for the Ukrainians, the source added.

From BBC

The science is still extremely experimental, but a heart and a kidney operation have gone ahead.

From BBC

Related Words

• acutely 
• awfully 
• exceedingly 
• exceptionally 
• excessively 
• extraordinarily www.thesaurus.com
• highly 
• hugely 
• immensely 
• inordinately 
• intensely 
• overly 
• quite 
• remarkably 
• severely 
• strikingly 
• terribly 
• terrifically www.thesaurus.com
• too 
• totally 

When To Use

What does extremely mean?

Extremely means to a very great degree—exceedingly. Instead of saying I’m very very tired, you could say I’m extremely tired. Extremely is the adverb form of the adjective extreme, which means of the highest degree or intensity. Extremely is almost always used to modify (describe) adjectives and almost never verbs. It emphasizes or intensifies the meaning of the adjective and indicates that its level is far beyond the ordinary.Example: At some times during the winter, it gets so extremely cold here that it’s dangerous to go outside for more than a minute.