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Exceptionally vs Exemplary - What's the difference?

exceptionally | exemplary |

As an adverb exceptionally

is to an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.

As an adjective exemplary is

deserving honour, respect and admiration.

As a noun exemplary is

(obsolete) an example, or typical instance; an exemplar.

exceptionally

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.

    • Antonyms

    * categorically

    exemplary

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Deserving honour, respect and admiration.
  • Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated.
  • * Francis Bacon
    • [Bishops'] lives and doctrines ought to be exemplary .
  • Ideal or perfect.
  • Serving as a warning; monitory.
    • as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages

    Related terms

    * exemplative

    Noun

    (exemplaries)
  • (obsolete) An example, or typical instance; an exemplar
  • (obsolete) A copy of a book or writing.
    • (Donne)