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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Most Ford Rangers, if not all, are immensely capable off-road and excel at towing. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Horner headed Red Bull Racing for 20 years, contributing immensely to the team's six Constructors' Championships and eight drivers' titles. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025 As a cardinal Earth sign, Capricorns can be strategic, practical and immensely calculative. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 July 2025 Villa had been immensely proud of signing Duran in January 2023. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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