Kivételesen

Kivételesen is a Hungarian adverb meaning “exceptionally” or “unusually.” It is formed from the adjective kivételes, meaning “exceptional,” which in turn comes from the noun kivétel, meaning “exception.” The adverb is created by adding the adverbial suffix -en to the adjective: kivételesen. This pattern is part of a broader Hungarian mechanism for turning adjectives into adverbs by the suffix -en.

Usage and nuance: Kivételesen is typically used in formal or literary contexts to denote a high degree or unusual circumstance. It can modify verbs, as in kivételesen gyorsan reagált (“responded exceptionally quickly”), or adjectives, as in kivételesen jó (“exceptionally good”). In everyday speech it is less common than synonyms such as rendkívül or különösen, which may carry lighter or more neutral tones. The adverb often conveys that something is not only great but distinctly beyond ordinary expectations.

Related terms and notes: The word is connected to kivétel (exception) and kivételes (exceptional). It is useful for emphasizing a standout quality, but its use can be perceived as formal or literary. Typical alternatives include rendkívül (extremely) and különösen (particularly), which offer slightly different shades of emphasis.