immensely

adverb

im·​mense·​ly i-ˈmen(t)s-lē How to pronounce immensely (audio)
Synonyms of immenselynext
: 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
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And, of course, boarding schools themselves can be immensely silly, dominated by boys’ pranks, rebellions, and mishaps. Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026 In the face of it all, their promises of kickstarting a technological revolution that could one day be immensely profitable remain convincing enough for investors to prop up sky-high valuations — at least for now. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 14 Jan. 2026 If time permits, checking these kinds of items (strollers, for example) can be immensely helpful, especially for those already juggling multiple bags and kids. Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 But the issue is also immensely complex, and today’s Congress does not have the resources to meet the challenge, particularly in the face of a sprawling executive branch. Sorelle Wyckoff Gaynor, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immensely

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Jan. 2026.

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