exceedingly
to an extreme degree
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,802 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,914 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- to an extreme degree also: extremely, super, deathly extremely coldextremely unpleasant
exceedingly in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Though not comparable to the view on the nearer side, the prospect was nevertheless exceedingly beautiful.
Windsor Castle · William Harrison Ainsworth · Chapter 1
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However, we attained there at length, and made the greater haste, because our stomachs were exceedingly sharp and hungry.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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In fact, it would be exceedingly difficult to find a young fellow of manlier bearing or more striking personal attractions.
The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works · William Carleton · Chapter 1
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She was moreover exceedingly plump, tender, and sentimental, and had had a lover, who had proved false to his vows.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
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The ascent was exceedingly trying, for the incline was steep and it was at times difficult to get a firm footing.
The Land of the Changing Sun · Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben · Chapter 1