exceedingly

To a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely

Adverb

  1. To a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely
    • 1865, Henry David Thoreau, Cape Cod, Chapter II. "Stage-coach Views", page 16. This coach was an exceedingly narrow one […]
    • I gasped and nearly sank to the ground, for I knew that such a situation must result in some dreadful tragedy, of which it seemed exceedingly probable to me that I should be the first victim. - 1886 October – 1887...
    • It is an exceedingly easy thing for a Governor or a President to go along with the drift of the tide, to veto vicious legislation, to give honest administration, to lead a perfectly peaceful life, and to avoid criticism...

Origin

Etymology tree English exceeding Middle English -ly English -ly English exceedingly From exceeding + -ly.