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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Although the noise around Alexander Isak is a huge distraction and major targets have been missed, the depth of the squad has been improved immensely. Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 There's no question Sanders has been immensely popular among Browns fans since he was picked 144th overall back in April. Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025 And this immensely fun, if minor, romp from the '80s perfectly captures the decade's raunch-lite spirit and funky fashion sense. Michelle Kung, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025 The coach already has a star joining an immensely talented roster to take over in the interim. Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immensely

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Aug. 2025.

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