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Definition of extremely

extremely

/ɪkˈstriːm.li/
ex · treme · ly
Adjective:extreme
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• adverb

1

To a very great degree; exceptionally or exceedingly.

Example

"The mountain pass becomes extremely dangerous during heavy winter snowstorms."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'extreme' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', with 'extreme' deriving via Old French from Latin 'extremus' ('outermost' or 'farthest'), the superlative of 'exterus' ('outside').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Extremely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/extremely
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