sobremodo

[so.bre.ˈmo.du]

adverb

exceedingly, extremely, excessively

1. to a very great degree; in an excessive manner; beyond measure

He was sobremodo intelligent and talented.

Ele era sobremodo inteligente e talentoso.

2. more than usual; in an unusual or remarkable degree

The weather was sobremodo cold that winter.

O tempo estava sobremodo frio naquele inverno.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sobremodo

less common in modern usage; often replaced by 'extremamente' or 'muito'

São Paulo

sobremodo

literary or formal register

Portugal

sobremodo

more frequently used in formal and literary contexts

sobremodo interessante - exceedingly interesting

estar sobremodo satisfeito - to be extremely satisfied

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