Exceptionellt

Exceptionellt is a Swedish adverb meaning “exceptionally” or “to an exceptional degree.” It is formed from the adjective exceptionell and is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses to denote a high degree of quality or intensity.

Origin: The adjective exceptionell is borrowed from French exceptionnel, which in turn traces back to Latin exceptio, “an exception.” Swedish forms adverbs from adjectives by adding -t, so exceptionell becomes exceptionellt.

Usage and nuance: Exceptionellt carries a strong positive emphasis and is more forceful than milder intensifiers like särskilt (“particularly”) or mycket (“very”). It is common in formal or evaluative writing and in spoken language when praising an achievement or condition.

Examples:

Hon presterade exceptionellt bra.

Vädret var exceptionellt gynnsamt för evenemanget.

Det var en exceptionell prestation.

See also: exceptionell, särskilt, extraordinärt, enastående.