enormously

adverb

enor·​mous·​ly i-ˈnȯr-məs-lē 

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: to a very great or enormous degree or extent : exceedingly, vastly

an enormously popular performer

an area of business that has grown enormously in recent years

an enormously complicated problem

Synonyms of enormously

• extremely
• incredibly
• very
• terribly
• highly
• too
• greatly
• badly
• so
• severely
• damned
• damn
• really
• immensely
• desperately
• far
• seriously
• intensely
• wildly
• much

Examples of enormously in a Sentence

an enormously entertaining film

the neighbors have been enormously helpful during this difficult time

Recent Examples on the Web

These rights can be enormously valuable long after the celebrity has died. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

Those numbers matter enormously when powering something such as a refrigerator that cycles on and off throughout the day. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

The actress is an enormously entertaining presence, and the premise practically begs for an explosive music video finale. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Income matters enormously, but so does access to the services and support that enable families and communities to thrive. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above