extremely; exceedingly; remarkably
Adverb used to emphasize the degree of a quality, often in formal or written contexts. It conveys that something is outstandingly or conspicuously so.
彼はすぐれて優秀な学生だ。
He is an exceptionally excellent student.
この問題はすぐれて難しい。
This problem is extremely difficult.
Rare kanji form; the kana spelling is strongly preferred.
Rarely used kanji form; the kana spelling is strongly preferred.
Derived from the verb 優れる (すぐれる, 'to excel'), in its continuative form used adverbially. The adverbial use emphasizes an outstanding degree.