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
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Even Irving Langmuir joined in on the praise of his associate, which no doubt pleased her immensely. Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026 This type of brass was immensely popular in the ’80s and ’90s and has recently made a major comeback. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026 Ryan Garcia is an immensely talented boxer who has gone through his share of personal and professional turmoil in his young career, but at some point, his skills figured to put him on top. ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026 Just an immensely satisfying moment in the history of American sports. Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 2026.

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