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exceptionally Synonyms

Another word for exceptionally

Choosing another word for exceptionally depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 extraordinarily difficult piece with effortless grace."

Strongest
extraordinarily
remarkably
unusually
outstandingly
Strong
supremely
exceedingly
singularly
extremely

• 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 uncharacteristically for the national holiday."

Strong
uncharacteristically
atypically
rarely
infrequently

Opposites of exceptionally

The opposite of exceptionally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

usually
ordinarily
normally
routinely
customarily
averagely
regularly
moderately
See all opposites of exceptionally

• Nearby Words

exception
exceptional
exceptionalism
exceptionally
excerpt
excess
excessive

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