Extremely appreciate: grammatically correct?

Question

I've seen the word **Extremely** used to modify adjectives. Would it also be correct to use it to modify verbs? For example, "extremely appreciate", or "extremely enjoy".Thank you.

Answer 1

Yes, it is technically correct. "Extremely" is an adverb, meaning it can modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs. Both "appreciate" and "enjoy" are verbs, so the usage is appropriate. It is just awkward wording in the active voice. If you write it in the passive voice, it's a bit more palatable.

e.g. Your help is extremely appreciated.

However, it's still a bit awkward. This might be because "extremely" measures degrees of something. Appreciation is not typically measured by extent. There are some more common phrases that are used with appreciation that might be better suited for colloquial use.