Exceptionally and Rather

Exceptionally

Exceptionally adverb - To an exceptional degree.
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Synonyms for Exceptionally

Rather is an antonym for exceptionally.

Rather

Rather adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: I say, don't you think that's rather expensive for a hamburger?

Exceptionally is an antonym for rather.

Both words in one sentence

  • Queen Elizabeth III rather likes creating peerages to reward people who have served her exceptionally well.
  • Cool Guns / Machine Guns Rather surprising, considering how exceptionally well-researched the rest of the game is.
  • Anger Born of Worry The Eleventh Doctor is rather prone to this—he can be quite harsh with Amy and Rory when he's exceptionally frightened for their safety.
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