immensely

adverb

im·​mense·​ly i-ˈmen(t)s-lē How to pronounce immensely (audio)
: to a very great or immense degree or extent : exceedingly, enormously
We enjoyed ourselves immensely.
an immensely talented athlete
an immensely important discovery
an immensely wealthy family

Examples of immensely in a Sentence

an immensely successful debut album
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Both individuals are immensely talented and underdog picks, which always is the most exciting for us. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 The penalties for an NBA team attempting to bypass the salary cap rules are immensely costly to that team. Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 If the Bobcats manage even half that production on a regular basis, freshman quarterback Brad Jackson’s job becomes immensely easier … and the fictional Pac-12 title comes within easy reach. Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 In modern life, protein synthesis depends on an immensely complex molecular machine called the ribosome. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immensely

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of immensely was in 1651

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Immensely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immensely. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!