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exceptionally Antonyms

Opposite of exceptionally

Because the opposite of exceptionally shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a much greater degree than usual; extraordinarily or remarkably.

Usage Example

"The young pianist played an ordinarily difficult piece with effortless grace."

Strongest
ordinarily
averagely
Strong
moderately
mildly
slightly

• adverb (Context 2)

By way of an exception to a general rule or normal practice; on a rare occasion.

Usage Example

"The museum is normally closed on Mondays, but it will open normally for the national holiday."

Strongest
normally
usually
customarily
routinely
Strong
regularly

Similar words to exceptionally

Words similar to exceptionally shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

remarkably
extraordinarily
unusually
outstandingly
uncharacteristically
exceedingly
supremely
atypically
See all synonyms of exceptionally

• Nearby Words

exception
exceptional
exceptionalism
exceptionally
excerpt
excess
excessive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Exceptionally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/exceptionally
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