What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
terribly
Example
The food at the restaurant was terribly salty. [terribly: adverb]
Example
I'm terribly sorry for being late. [terribly: adverb]
Example
The team played terribly in the championship game. [terribly: adverb]
exceedingly
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was exceedingly beautiful. [exceedingly: adverb]
Example
I am exceedingly grateful for your help. [exceedingly: adverb]
Example
The company's profits have been exceedingly high this year. [exceedingly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Terribly is more commonly used than exceedingly in everyday language, especially in informal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between terribly and exceedingly?
Exceedingly is more formal than terribly, making it more appropriate for use in formal writing or speech.
