exceedingly
gb/ɪksˈidɪŋli/ us/ɪksˈidɪŋli/
B2
English
~ 2700
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B2
property
1
To an extreme extent
Very much; to a very high level.
Usage pattern:
exceedingly [adjective/adverb]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'exceedingly' with 'excessively'. 'Exceedingly' means 'to a very high degree' (positive or neutral), while 'excessively' often suggests something undesirable or too much.
Synonyms
extremely (Most common modern equivalent; interchangeable in most contexts.)
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remarkably (Suggests surprising or notable degree, not just high intensity.)
Antonyms
slightly (Indicates a small or minor degree, opposite of high intensity.)
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moderately (Suggests a medium or restrained degree, opposite of extreme.)
Collocations
exceedingly rare
|exceedingly difficult
|exceedingly pleased
|exceedingly well
Themes
intensity
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The test was exceedingly difficult for most students.
- She was exceedingly pleased with the results.
- It is exceedingly rare to see such a phenomenon.
- The food was exceedingly well prepared.
- He spoke exceedingly fast, making it hard to follow.
Learner examples
- The movie was exceedingly good.
- He is exceedingly tall.
- The exam was exceedingly hard.
- She runs exceedingly fast.
- This book is exceedingly interesting.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exceedingly
IPA
GB/ɪksˈidɪŋli/
US/ɪksˈidɪŋli/
Syllables & stress
ex - ceed - ingly (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ceed)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: exceedingly
- Plural: exceedinglies
Word family
Forms
exceedinglies
noun
Core family
Expressions
exceedingly difficult
1/ɪksˈidɪŋli dˈɪfɪkʌlt/
fixed phrase
Extremely hard to do or achieve
Very hard to do; requiring a lot of effort or skill.
Examples
- The hike was exceedingly difficult for beginners.
- Solving this puzzle is exceedingly difficult without hints.
exceedingly rare
1/ɪksˈidɪŋli ɹˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Extremely unusual or uncommon
Happening or found only on very few occasions; very uncommon.
Examples
- Such honesty in politics is exceedingly rare.
- It’s exceedingly rare to find this species in the wild.
exceedingly well
1/ɪksˈidɪŋli wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
Perform extremely well
To do something very successfully or to a very high standard.
Examples
- She performed exceedingly well in the competition.
- The team worked together exceedingly well to finish the project early.