enormously

adverb

enor·​mous·​ly i-ˈnȯr-məs-lē How to pronounce enormously (audio)
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Synonyms of enormouslynext
: 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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Of course, our young heroes are all enormously talented. Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026 Turner’s library acquisition proved enormously valuable for programming on TNT and Turner Classic Movies (which Sarandos reportedly covets as part of the current Warner deal). Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026 The art is absolutely everywhere and contributes enormously to the vibrant, dynamic feel of the place. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026 These are micro-bets that happen in real time, as the action unfolds, facilitated by smartphones and by enormously profitable betting platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel. Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enormously

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Jan. 2026.

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