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Antonyms for extremely


Grammar : Adv
Spell : ik-streem-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈstrim li



Definition of extremely

Origin :
  • 1530s, from extreme + -ly (2). Originally "with great severity," later more loosely, "in extreme degree" (1570s).
  • adv greatly, intensely
Example sentences :
  • I am extremely affected on my mother's account—more, I must needs say, than on my own.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • His enmity to the working classes made him extremely unpopular.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • You will oblige us extremely by giving a little information.'
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Like every extremely selfish person she was a coward in her soul.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • This you will find an extremely delicate and appetizing dish.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • Still his talk and reminiscences were extremely interesting.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • The count was extremely sorry that it was impossible—he was engaged.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • He is extremely apprehensive of the meeting I am to have with Mr. Solmes to-morrow.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Who can think of these things, and not be extremely miserable in her apprehensions!
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • The means of access to the villages, away from the railway, are extremely poor.
  • Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous

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