Definitions
- Describing something that is beyond what is usual or expected. - Referring to an exceptional or remarkable event or circumstance. - Talking about something that is unusual, surprising, or impressive.
- Describing something that is very intense or severe. - Referring to something that is at the highest level or degree. - Talking about something that is excessive or beyond what is normal or expected.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs that modify adjectives or other adverbs.
- 2Both words express a high degree of intensity or extremity.
- 3Both words can be used to emphasize a point or add emphasis to a statement.
- 4Both words convey a sense of intensity or excessiveness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Extraordinarily is less common than extremely and is typically used in more formal contexts.
- 2Meaning: Extraordinarily implies something that is beyond what is usual or expected, while extremely implies something that is at the highest level or degree.
- 3Connotation: Extraordinarily has a positive connotation, while extremely can have either a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 4Intensity: Extraordinarily emphasizes the uniqueness or exceptional nature of something, while extremely emphasizes the intensity or severity of something.
- 5Form: Extraordinarily is longer and more complex than extremely, which is shorter and simpler.
Remember this!
Extraordinarily and extremely are both adverbs that express a high degree of intensity or extremity. However, extraordinarily is less common and more formal, implying something that is beyond what is usual or expected, while extremely is more versatile and can have either a positive or negative connotation, emphasizing the intensity or severity of something.
