Definitions
- Describing something that is very large in size or quantity. - Referring to a situation or event that is significant or impactful. - Talking about an emotion or feeling that is intense or overwhelming.
- Describing something that is extremely or excessively high in degree or intensity. - Referring to a situation or event that is beyond what is expected or normal. - Talking about an action or behavior that is exceptional or remarkable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs that describe a high degree or intensity.
- 2Both words can be used to emphasize the extent or magnitude of something.
- 3Both words can be used to express strong emotions or feelings.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Enormously is more commonly used to describe size, quantity, or impact, while exceedingly is more often used to describe degree, intensity, or quality.
- 2Connotation: Enormously has a neutral connotation, while exceedingly can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 3Frequency: Enormously is less common than exceedingly in everyday language.
Remember this!
Enormously and exceedingly are both adverbs that describe a high degree or intensity. However, enormously is more commonly used to describe size, quantity, or impact, while exceedingly is more often used to describe degree, intensity, or quality. Additionally, enormously has a neutral connotation, while exceedingly can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
