Synonyms for

Extremely

Verb / eˈkstri:mli: / Another word for extremely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to a very great degree; very

Synonyms & similar words

exceedingly highly super passing very exceedingly exceptionally extraordinarily immensely incredibly intensely mightily particularly remarkably seriously significantly so terribly totally utterly well wholly awfully dead

Synonyms by register

Formal

exceptionally profoundly exceedingly remarkably

Informal

super really awfully terribly wicked

Literary

exquisitely mightily exceedingly

Antonyms

slightly moderately somewhat partially mildly barely

Common collocations

  • extremely happy
  • extremely difficult
  • extremely important
  • extremely rare
  • extremely cold
  • extremely dangerous
  • extremely unlikely

Word family

noun extremity
adjective extreme

Usage note

Extremely is an adverb used to intensify adjectives or other adverbs. It is generally considered neutral in register and can be used in most contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The roller coaster was extremely fast and scary.
  2. I was extremely tired after playing outside all day.
  3. The pizza was extremely delicious.
  4. She was extremely excited to go to the amusement park.
  5. The movie was extremely boring and long.

Quotes

  • I am extremely determined to make something of myself.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts extremely.
  • I’m extremely ambitious. I don’t know why people are afraid to say that.

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