immensely

adverb

im·​mense·​ly i-ˈmen(t)s-lē How to pronounce immensely (audio)
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
Recent Examples on the Web
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There’s a certain pressure on the movie to deliver in both terms of content and box office numbers as well, one that Kiyoko feels immensely. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026 The expert therapists are immensely knowledgeable and friendly. Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 Thankfully, one of my go-to brands, Quince, secretly launched a vacation shop that’s brimming with breezy finds that make figuring out what to bring immensely easier. Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 16 June 2026 Matching a buyer to the seller of those securities generates tiny margins but is immensely profitable in the aggregate. Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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