ACT English and World Knowledge - Intensifiers and Mitigators

to a very great amount or degree

to a degree that is higher than usual

by a significant amount or to a significant extent

to the highest or utmost degree

over a large area or covering a wide range of subjects, places, or people

to a considerable extent or degree

in a way that carries particular importance or meaning, often in relation to the context

in a way that increases more and more rapidly over time

to a large amount, intensity, or degree

to a great or vast degree

in a manner that is of very high significance or scale

to an exceptional or remarkable degree

to an excessive degree

to an extreme or total degree, especially used in medical contexts

seriously enough to cause concern or worry

To an unusually high degree, in a way that is far above average or standard

to a notable or extraordinary degree

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

complete or total, without limitation or moderation

to the highest degree

to a greater extent than is reasonable or acceptable

to a certain degree or extent in comparison to something else

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact

without being exact

to a degree that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

used to indicate that something is true or applicable only to some extent or degree

to a moderate degree or extent

in a small amount, extent, or level

in a manner that almost does not exist or occur

to a very small degree or extent

in the slightest degree, usually used with negatives

rarely occurring or happening

nothing more than what is to be said

covering a wide range, indicating thoroughness or comprehensiveness

having a strong or far-reaching effect

emphasizing the intensity or pureness of a particular quality or emotion

extremely large or vast in physical size

showing the intensity or greatness of something