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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The Mets are owned by one of the world’s richest men, and big-market clubs like the Yankees and Red Sox are still enormously wealthy. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026 Early interactions matter enormously. Veta T. Richardson, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Seven Kingdoms benefits enormously from the chemistry between Claffey (last seen on Bad Sisters) and the young Ansell, who get a satisfying amount of mileage out of simply being two guys figuring things out together. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026 Of course, our young heroes are all enormously talented. Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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