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Definition of Exceedingly
1. Adverb. To an extreme degree. "Extremely unpleasant"
Definition of Exceedingly
1. adv. To a very great degree; beyond what is usual; surpassingly. It signifies more than very.
Definition of Exceedingly
1. Adverb. To a vastly great extent or degree. ¹
2. Adverb. To an extreme or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely ¹
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Definition of Exceedingly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Exceedingly
Literary usage of Exceedingly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Novels of Jane Austen by Jane Austen (1892)
"Mr Rushworth hardly knew what to do with so much meaning; but by looking, as he
really felt, most exceedingly pleased with Sir Thomas's good opinion, ..."
2. The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, Henry Dale, Thomas Arnold (1873)
"... ravaged part of their land, killed some of their men, und returned home.
and after enduring exceedingly foul weather, again made Ta- ..."
3. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1878)
"made up from its best things of previous years, is also exceedingly popular and
attractive among the quartos. The " Little Chatterer "is an attractive, ..."