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
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Suffice it to say, a double-big look with Valanciunas is another variable that could make the Nuggets immensely watchable. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025 These communities face different challenges, and our priorities are immensely different. Laura Koval, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025 Redshift’s appeal grew immensely. Chris Degnan, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025 That was an immensely satisfying get. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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