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Definition of exceptionally adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

exceptionally

adverb
 
/ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
 
/ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
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  1. used before an adjective or adverb to emphasize how strong or unusual the quality is
    • The weather, even for January, was exceptionally cold.
    • I thought Bill played exceptionally well.
    • There was an exceptionally high tide.
    • an exceptionally gifted child
  2. only in unusual circumstances
    • Exceptionally, students may be accepted without formal qualifications.
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