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单词 extremely
释义
extremely
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adv

Extremely is a word that emphasizes the intensity of whatever it is you're talking about. If you say you're extremely angry, that word alone tells me I better not mess with you.
Extremely comes from the word extreme, which means great, severe, or exceptional. If you climb to extreme heights on a mountain, you've climbed extremely high. Use extremely to let people know that what you're talking about exceeds or goes beyond the norm. A joke that's not just funny, but extremely funny, is one that might have you gasping to catch your breath from laughing so hard.
WORD FAMILY
extreme: extremely, extremeness, extremes, extremest, extremism, extremity+/extremeness: extremenesses/extremism: extremisms, extremist/extremist: extremists/extremity: extremities
USAGE EXAMPLES
“Because the sign is 45 feet high, it’s extremely easy to slip and fall,” he said.
Los Angeles Times(Jan 02, 2017)
Officials say Morales may be armed and is considered extremely dangerous. 
Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017)
"There was then a robust discussion. I felt scared. The situation was extremely unpleasant."
BBC(Jan 02, 2017)
1adv to an extreme degree
extremely cold
extremely unpleasant
Syn
exceedingly, passing, super
2adv to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
extremely interesting
Syn
highly
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