Extremely
Extremely adverb - To a great degree.
Rather
Rather adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: I say, don't you think that's rather expensive for a hamburger?
Both words in one sentence
- Most of the first season had been rather lacklustre but the last two episodes were extremely well-written and showed just how powerful the local politics were going to be.
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Damon has seemed to be rather enamored with Snoop Dogg as well, hugging him in an extremely enthusiastic manner in almost every picture of them together.
Source: Ho Yay / Music - Used properly, it's extremely powerful, as it allows the player to select the most suitable heir, rather than the doddering idiot who just happened to be born first.
Source: Elective Monarchy
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