Adverbs of Extreme Degree · Adverbs: Degree

to an extreme or unreasonable degree

"Do not drink excessively at the party."

"Do not drink excessively at the party because you might regret your behavior and feel very sick the next day."

to the greatest or highest possible degree or extent

"The volume was maximally loud."

"The volume was maximally loud and the neighbors complained about the noise from the party."

to an extent or degree that is limitless

"The universe is infinitely large."

"The universe is infinitely large and we will never be able to explore all of it because it keeps expanding."

to an exceptional or remarkable degree

"The task was exceedingly difficult to complete."

"The task was exceedingly difficult to complete and only a few people managed to finish it on time."

to a great amount or degree

"It helped greatly."

"Her encouragement greatly improved my confidence, allowing me to tackle challenges that I previously found overwhelming and scary."

to an extensive degree

"The project was hugely successful."

"The project was hugely successful and exceeded all of our expectations in terms of sales and customer satisfaction."

to a very great or extreme extent or degree

"The sun shone intensely all day."

"The sun shone intensely all day and we had to wear hats and sunscreen to avoid getting sunburned."

to a very great degree

"I am immensely grateful for your support."

"I am immensely grateful for your support during this difficult time and I will never forget your kindness."

in a manner involving a large amount of something

"He apologized profusely for his mistake."

"He apologized profusely for his mistake and promised that it would never happen again under any circumstances."

to a great or vast degree

"The team benefited enormously from her help."

"The team benefited enormously from her experience and she taught them many valuable skills and techniques."

to an excessive degree

"Do not be overly worried about small things."

"Do not be overly worried about small things because stress is bad for your health and happiness in the long run."

in a manner that is heroic or impressive

"The knight fought epically."

"The explorer epically navigated the treacherous jungle, discovering ancient ruins previously unknown to the world."

in a way that increases more and more rapidly over time

"The population grew exponentially over the decade."

"The population grew exponentially over the decade and the city had to build many new schools and hospitals to keep up."

to a very great or clear extent

"The flowers grew abundantly in the garden."

"The flowers grew abundantly in the garden and we had to cut them back every week to keep them from taking over."

to a large extent or degree

"The building was massively damaged."

"The building was massively damaged by the earthquake and will have to be demolished and rebuilt from scratch."

to an extreme or intense degree, often in a negative or unfavorable way

"The weather was beastly cold."

"The weather was beastly cold and we had to wear three layers of clothing just to stay warm."

in a manner that is of very high significance or scale

"The project was monumentally difficult."

"The project was monumentally difficult and took five years to complete but the final result was worth all the effort."

to a degree that cannot be measured

"She helped me immeasurably."

"She helped me immeasurably during my time of need and I will always be grateful for her kindness and support."

to an excessively or unusually high degree

"He spent an inordinately long time eating."

"He spent an inordinately long time eating his dinner and everyone else had finished long before him."

to a large amount, intensity, or degree

"The view improved tremendously."

"The view improved tremendously after we climbed to the top of the hill and could see the entire valley below us."

to an astonishing or overwhelming degree

"The cost was staggeringly high."

"The cost was staggeringly high and only the wealthiest people in the world could afford to pay it."

more than is acceptable, suitable, or necessary

"The soup is too hot to eat."

"The soup is too hot to eat right now so let it cool down for a few minutes before serving."

to an extreme or total degree, especially used in medical contexts

"He was profoundly ill."

"I am profoundly grateful for your kindness and generosity during this difficult time in my life."