infinitely

adverb

in·​fi·​nite·​ly ˈin-fə-nət-lē How to pronounce infinitely (audio)
: to an infinite or seemingly infinite extent or degree
an infinitely large number
It is clear that when an infinite number of positive quantities are added, the result will be infinitely large unless the quantities diminish in size to zero.Dan Kalman
… we know that the world is infinitely more complicated than the child thinks.Robert Penn Warren
… in learning about the amazing complexity of the computer, we come to appreciate the infinitely more amazing complexity of the human brain …Alex Raskin
He swivels his head almost 360 degrees, like a Japanese puppet-balloon held aloft on a stick. The face is infinitely old, infinitely wise, very catlike.Maxine Kumin

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This time around, Iglesias feels infinitely less pressure despite the bigger venue. Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 The unique hexagonal shape works in tandem with the magnetic design to make the Capsules infinitely buildable and easy to fit anywhere and everywhere. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 Negar, by contrast, was warm and infinitely friendly, qualities that always stood out to me. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026 Fortunately, and to Murphy’s credit, there are enough moments when Pussy evolves into Pussy-whipped, which is infinitely more tolerable. Lisa Depaulo, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infinitely

Word History

Etymology

Middle English infynytly, from infynyt infinite entry 1 + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of infinitely was in the 15th century

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“Infinitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infinitely. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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