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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Communication, a major issue last season, improved immensely. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026 Following the challenges of developing Wilson, Saleh has to know that prioritizing the right offensive staff can help a young QB grow immensely in a short time. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026 The film premiered at Sundance and became immensely successful, earning a Peabody Award, as well as BAFTA and Emmy nominations. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026 That’s a job for Hankton, who will still have an immensely talented unit, one most coaches would drool over. Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 16 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 24 Jan. 2026.

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