extremely
gb/ɪkstɹˈimli/ us/ɪkstɹˈimli/
A2
English
~ 1500
rendkívül, rendkívüli, kiemelkedően
A2
1
Usage pattern:
extremely [adjective/adverb]
The movie was extremely entertaining from start to finish.
A film az elejétől a végéig rendkívül szórakoztató volt.
She was extremely tired after the long day at work.
Rendkívül fáradt volt a hosszú munkanap után.
This problem is extremely difficult to solve.
He was extremely proud of his team's performance.
It's extremely rare to see such a beautiful sunset here.
Learner examples
The soup is extremely hot.
A leves rendkívül forró.
She is extremely happy today.
Ma rendkívül boldog.
It is extremely cold outside.
I am extremely tired.
This test is extremely easy.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes overuse 'extremely' in situations where 'very' or 'really' would sound more natural in casual speech.
Meaning
To a very great extent
Collocations
extremely important
|extremely difficult
|extremely happy
|extremely rare
|extremely dangerous
Synonyms
very (Less emphatic and more common in casual speech.)
|
highly (Often used in more formal or evaluative contexts.)
Antonyms
slightly (Indicates only a small degree, the opposite of 'extremely'.)
|
moderately (Indicates a medium degree, contrasting with the high intensity of 'extremely'.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very much; more than usual.
To a very high or intense degree.
Grammar
Dictionary form
extremely
IPA
GB/ɪkstɹˈimli/
US/ɪkstɹˈimli/
Syllables & stress
ex - tremely (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tremely)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: extremely
- Plural: extremelies
Word family
Expressions
extremely important
1/ɪkstɹˈimli ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
fixed phrase
Very significant or essential
Very important; needed a lot.
Examples
- It is extremely important to wear a helmet when cycling.
- Getting enough sleep is extremely important for your health.
extremely unlikely
1/ɪkstɹˈimli ʌnlˈaɪkli/
fixed phrase
Very improbable or doubtful
Very unlikely to happen.
Examples
- It’s extremely unlikely that it will rain today.
- The chance of winning the lottery is extremely unlikely.
extremely well
1/ɪkstɹˈimli wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
Very successfully or skillfully
To do something in a very good or successful way.
Examples
- She plays the piano extremely well.
- He did extremely well on the exam.