Exceedingly and Especially

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. In some cases you can use "Especially" instead the word "Exceedingly" as an adverb or an adjective, when it comes to topics like very.

Nearby Word: exceeding

Especially

Especially adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: that university is especially strong in the sciences

Exceedingly is a synonym for especially. You can use "Exceedingly" instead the word "Especially" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Word: especial
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