exceptionally
adverb/ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
/ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
- used before an adjective or adverb to emphasize how strong or unusual the quality is
- The weather, even for January, was exceptionally cold.
- I thought Bill played exceptionally well.
- There was an exceptionally high tide.
- an exceptionally gifted child
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- only in unusual circumstances
- Exceptionally, students may be accepted without formal qualifications.
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