Exceedingly
Exceedingly adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: the salesclerk was exceedingly patient with one customer who couldn't make up his mind
Passing and exceedingly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Passing" instead an adverb "Exceedingly".
Nearby Word: exceeding
Passing
Passing adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: a passing strange turn of events
Exceedingly and passing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exceedingly" instead an adverb "Passing".
Both words in one sentence
- In The Hallowed Hunt, a sorceress-divine of the Bastard's Order is insulted by a passing guardnote (Given her advanced pregnancy, 'fat' was a logical if exceedingly rude descriptive term; however the 'sow' part was completely uncalled for), and she makes him believe he's a pig for a few hours.
Source: Delusions of Doghood
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