extremely

adverb

ex·​treme·​ly ik-ˈstrēm-lē How to pronounce extremely (audio)
Synonyms of extremely
1
: in an extreme manner
2
: to an extreme extent

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That experience is backed up by research and investigations in various states, which make clear that voting by noncitizens is extremely rare. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 The problem, Snegovaya said, is that achieving military autonomy for Europe and Ukraine is extremely difficult in the short term, and Europe has been slow to develop the necessary capabilities. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026 Acrylamide can be found in infinitesimal amounts in coffee, but the lab results were extremely high, Suyama said, far more than what is typically found in food. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 But knowing exactly how much fentanyl is present in a sample would be extremely helpful both for drug users and the healthcare workers treating them. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extremely

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First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of extremely was in 1509

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“Extremely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremely. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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