Synonyms of immensely
: 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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Both players have been immensely valuable to a defense that lost starting cornerbacks OJ Frederique and Xavier Lucas to injuries early in the season. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 The brand also started releasing special editions a few years back that have proven to be immensely popular, including 13 and 15-year-old bourbons and the Single Rickhouse series. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026 From labor struggles and lynching to desegregation, Murray served as the ethical voice of reason, directing Roosevelt to use her immensely powerful position on behalf of righteous causes. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 While the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has undoubtedly improved our understanding of the cosmos immensely in its four years of operation, the $10 billion NASA instrument has also delivered some problems with our understanding of the universe. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026 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

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“Immensely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immensely. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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