immensely

adverb

im·​mense·​ly i-ˈmen(t)s-lē How to pronounce immensely (audio)
: to a very great or immense degree or extent : exceedingly, enormously
We enjoyed ourselves immensely.
an immensely talented athlete
an immensely important discovery
an immensely wealthy family

Examples of immensely in a Sentence

an immensely successful debut album
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This unconventional stance served as a filter, eliminating 99% of potential candidates and leaving only the most innovative and talented thinkers, which Altman deemed immensely powerful. Elena Volotovskaya, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Although originally scorned by critics, the series proved immensely popular, lasting nine seasons and spinning off several TV movies. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025 Additional books in the immensely popular series include A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, the novella A Court of Frost and Starlight and A Court of Silver Flames. Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 14 Feb. 2025 That makes for an immensely more compelling purchasing calculus, though all the discounts in the world won’t get you around their distinct lack of comfort. Christopher Null, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immensely

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of immensely was in 1651

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“Immensely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immensely. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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