Exceedingly
Exceedingly adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: the salesclerk was exceedingly patient with one customer who couldn't make up his mind
Somewhat is an antonym for exceedingly.
Nearby Word: exceeding
Somewhat
Somewhat adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: wear a jacket as it's somewhat chilly today
Exceedingly is an antonym for somewhat.
Both words in one sentence
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Depictions showing her wings are exceedingly rare, making this somewhat of an Informed Attribute.
Source: Cute Monster Girl - The Flash (2014): Joe West is exceedingly hostile towards and distrustful of Earth-2 Harrison Wells, even after the rest of the team has somewhat warmed up to him.
Source: Dislikes the New Guy -
Despite the ominous hints, Bast still clearly cares greatly for Kvothe and seems to have a somewhat compatible sense of right and wrong...his perspective on the world is just very different, and he can be exceedingly selfish.
Source: The Fair Folk
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