insanely
adverb
in·sane·ly
(ˌ)in-ˈsān-lē 
1
: in an insane manner : in a way that suggests unsoundness or disorder of mind
They sometimes gabbled insanely. One huge man was asking of the sky: "Say, where de plank road? Where de plank road!" It was as if he had lost a child.—
Stephen Crane
Stephen CraneGlancing back, he saw all the carnage, death and misery he had caused in his career. The big rat laughed insanely and ran faster: on and on, past scenes of desolation and destruction …—Brian Jacques
Brian Jacques2
: to a very extreme degree
insanely jealous
insanely happy
insanely rich
The plot is insanely intricate.—Terrence Rafferty
Terrence RaffertyJustin Bieber … took to Instagram to show off the insanely expensive Audemars Piguet diamond watch he purchased for her as a birthday gift …—Jane Meeker
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Lindsey Carter, the founder behind the insanely popular activewear and athleisure brand that is SET, knows how to turn a product into a must-have.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Still, the rent’s insanely cheap (please don’t tell Bill), and somehow, through all the awkwardness, this chaotic household starts to gel.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Due to an antiquated, insanely complex immigration policy, getting through the process is virtually impossible.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
My only gripe with this pad (and all Nemo pads) is the regular is insanely narrow.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 May 2025
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Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Still, the rent’s insanely cheap (please don’t tell Bill), and somehow, through all the awkwardness, this chaotic household starts to gel.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Due to an antiquated, insanely complex immigration policy, getting through the process is virtually impossible.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
My only gripe with this pad (and all Nemo pads) is the regular is insanely narrow.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 May 2025
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“Insanely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insanely. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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