adverb
extremely
To a very high degree.
The soup is extremely hot, so I let it cool.
Etymology
Extreme denotes the farthest point or highest degree. The adverb presents a quality as approaching that limit, rather than merely being present to an ordinary extent.
More examples
- The store gets extremely busy on weekends.
- We are extremely grateful for your help.
- She handles the fragile glass extremely carefully.
Forms
extreme adjective — Very great in degree or intensity.
Similar words
- very
- Expresses a high degree, usually less strongly than extremely.
- exceedingly
- Expresses a similarly high degree but sounds more formal.