Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a manner that may be excepted to; objectionably.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word exceptionably.
Examples
-
Powell was entirely correct; Obama dealt with the situation in an exceptionably admirable fashion.
Powell Praises Obama, but Doesn’t Endorse - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
-
We thought that the work that was done at the beginning of A-Day, last evening, was exceptionably well done.
-
Such conditions are exceptionably favourable to the release of loosely attached electrons from the atomic system.
-
Limiting the ages of the candidates for the several examinations, though seemingly a little arbitrary, aims to avoid encouraging too precocious advancement, while there is a willingness to make exceptions in favor of pupils who are shown to be exceptionably able.
The Education of American Girls Anna Callender Brackett
-
There is one lesson which may be learned from Mendelssohn's career, which is exceptionably rare: it is that Providence does _sometimes_ bless a man every way, -- giving him all good and no evil.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865 Various
-
Yet it was the respect felt for a character so exceptionably superior that imitation and emulation would be impossible.
Mizora: A Prophecy A MSS. Found Among the Private Papers of the Princess Vera Zarovitch Mary E. Bradley Lane
-
Recognizing this truth, our religious brethren begin to impart zest to their Sunday services by seizing on any passing incident of uncommon raciness, such as a particularly enterprising murder or an exceptionably comprehensive railroad accident, for the text of a sermon or the thrilling theme of an evening lecture.
-
Unfortunately the Russians came into a clash with the Manchus, at that time in full vigor; they had made themselves masters of China, and their emperor, Kang-hi, was an exceptionably able and strong man.
The Story of Russia R. Van Bergen
-
Into one door went the most respectable of people, intent on getting an exceptionably good dinner, which was always to be had there, cooked in the French style and elegantly served.
A Black Adonis Linn Boyd Porter 1883
-
A school, under Government inspection, is attached to the works, and the employés are exceptionably well off for house accommodation.
Western Worthies A Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities 1879
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.