Especially
Especially adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: that university is especially strong in the sciences
Exceedingly is a synonym for especially. In some cases you can use "Exceedingly" instead the word "Especially" as an adverb or an adjective.
Nearby Word: especial
Exceedingly
Exceedingly adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: the salesclerk was exceedingly patient with one customer who couldn't make up his mind
Especially is a synonym for exceedingly in extremely topic. You can use "Especially" instead the word "Exceedingly" as an adverb or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as very.
Nearby Word: exceeding
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- very and especially
- very and exceedingly
- greatly and especially
- greatly and exceedingly
- eminently and especially
- eminently and exceedingly
- uncommonly and especially
- uncommonly and exceedingly
- extremely and especially
- extremely and exceedingly
- really and especially
- really and exceedingly
- particularly and especially
- particularly and exceedingly
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