Definitions
- Describing something that is unusual or uncommon. - Referring to a high degree of quality or performance. - Talking about something that stands out from the norm or exceeds expectations.
- Describing something that is beyond what is usual or expected. - Referring to a remarkable or exceptional quality or achievement. - Talking about something that is impressive or surprising.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is exceptional or beyond what is usual.
- 2Both can be used to describe a high degree of quality or performance.
- 3Both are adverbs that modify adjectives or other adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Exceptionally is more commonly used in everyday language, while extraordinarily is more formal and less common.
- 2Intensity: Extraordinarily implies a higher degree of exceptionality than exceptionally.
- 3Connotation: Exceptionally has a more positive connotation, while extraordinarily can have a neutral or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Exceptionally and extraordinarily are synonyms that describe something that is exceptional or beyond what is usual. However, extraordinarily implies a higher degree of exceptionality than exceptionally, and exceptionally has a more positive connotation. While exceptionally is more commonly used in everyday language, extraordinarily is more formal and less common.
