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
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Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of immensely was in 1651

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“Immensely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immensely. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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