exceptionally
UK: ɪkˈsepʃənəli | US: ɪkˈsepʃənəli
adv. to an unusual or remarkable degree; extraordinarily
adv. in a way that is an exception to the norm
The word "exceptionally" traces back to Latin excipere ("to take out, exclude"), formed from ex- ("out") + capere ("to take"). Over time, except evolved in Middle English to denote exclusion, later gaining the suffix -ion to form the noun "exception." The addition of -al (from Latin -alis) created the adjective "exceptional," and finally, -ly (Old English -līce) turned it into an adverb. This layered construction reflects a logical progression from exclusion to uniqueness, culminating in its modern sense of "remarkably."
She performed exceptionally well in the competition.
The weather was exceptionally cold for May.
This restaurant is exceptionally popular among locals.
He handled the crisis exceptionally calmly.
The team worked exceptionally hard to meet the deadline.