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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But both grew immensely from knowing one another, and their finding peace in the finale was one of the more moving moments of the entire series. Breanne L. Heldman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025 The more significant problem is that the enhanced subsidies are an immensely wasteful response to the premium affordability crisis that Obamacare’s very structure has caused. Sally C. Pipes, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025 With its frank and thoughtful discussions about therapy and mental health, the book became immensely popular in South Korea when it was published in 2018. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 Tahoe is an immensely valuable lake in the middle of the Californian Sierra Nevada. Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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