What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
enormously
Example
The elephant was enormously large. [enormously: adverb]
Example
The success of the project was enormously satisfying. [enormously: adverb]
Example
She was enormously happy to see her family after so long. [enormously: adverb]
exceedingly
Example
The weather was exceedingly hot. [exceedingly: adverb]
Example
The service at the restaurant was exceedingly good. [exceedingly: adverb]
Example
He was exceedingly kind to his neighbors during the pandemic. [exceedingly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Exceedingly is more commonly used than enormously in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between enormously and exceedingly?
Both words are formal and may not be commonly used in informal contexts. However, exceedingly may be slightly more formal due to its versatility as an adjective and adverb.
