ex·treme·ly

[ik-streem-lee]
adverb
in an extreme degree; exceedingly: extremely cold.

Origin:
1525–35; extreme + -ly

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extremely (ɪkˈstriːmlɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adv
1.  to the extreme; exceedingly
2.  (intensifier): I behaved extremely badly
 

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Extremely is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History

extremely
1530s, from extreme. Originally "with great severity," late more loosely, "in extreme degree" (1570s).
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Example sentences
From her infancy she was extremely charitable and devout.
The cephalopods also have extremely well developed eyes, which are believed to
  detect both the color and intensity of light.
As the one being observed, you can receive some extremely valuable feedback
  from a peer.
Underwater archaeology is an extremely arduous as well as intellectual
  endeavor, which seemed perfectly suited to the group.
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