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
Recent Examples on the Web His account, written in the Tuscan vernacular rather than Latin, proved immensely popular, inspiring later authors like Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare and Margaret Atwood. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2024 Like so much of the series, the choice of what to reveal about the men’s futures (and at what point) is a thoughtful one that adds immensely to the show’s power. Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 23 July 2024 Despite her late start, and even later recognition, Ducrot’s artistic flowering has been immensely productive. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024 Working through it with a therapist can be immensely helpful too, Emily Hein, a writer and social work student, has found. Anna Medaris, Vox, 21 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for immensely 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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