exceedingly
UK/ɪk'siːdɪŋlɪ/US/ik'si:diŋli/
IELTSB1
Definitions
adv.
To a very great degree; extremely
非常，极其，极度地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexceedout of, former
+
-inggo, yield, move
+
-lycontinuous / action of
=exceedingly
exceed + -ingly = 'going beyond' the normal degree → extremely. A formal/literary intensifier.
Common Collocations
- 1.exceedingly rare极其罕见
- 2.exceedingly difficult极其困难
- 3.exceedingly polite极为礼貌
Example Sentences
- 1.
The instructions were exceedingly difficult to follow.
- 2.
She was exceedingly polite to the guests.