enormously

adverb

enor·​mous·​ly i-ˈnȯr-məs-lē How to pronounce enormously (audio)
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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

Examples of enormously in a Sentence

an enormously entertaining film the neighbors have been enormously helpful during this difficult time
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His intelligence and compassion helped enormously and launched our lifelong friendship. Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025 Supporters of the pay package emphasize that Musk only gets his big payday if Tesla's value grows enormously, boosting shareholders. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025 Our shareholders and clients have benefited enormously from Elon Musk's vision, determination and execution. Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025 The betting is that constituent pressure will be growing enormously over the next few days. David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enormously

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of enormously was in 1668

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“Enormously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enormously. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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