insanely
adverb
in·sane·ly
(ˌ)in-ˈsān-lē 
1
: in an insane manner : in a way that suggests unsoundness or disorder of mind
They sometimes gabbled insanely. One huge man was asking of the sky: "Say, where de plank road? Where de plank road!" It was as if he had lost a child.—
Stephen Crane
Stephen CraneGlancing back, he saw all the carnage, death and misery he had caused in his career. The big rat laughed insanely and ran faster: on and on, past scenes of desolation and destruction …—Brian Jacques
Brian Jacques2
: to a very extreme degree
insanely jealous
insanely happy
insanely rich
The plot is insanely intricate.—Terrence Rafferty
Terrence RaffertyJustin Bieber … took to Instagram to show off the insanely expensive Audemars Piguet diamond watch he purchased for her as a birthday gift …—Jane Meeker
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However, this show is insanely ambitious, jumping 100 years between seasons and indulging in some pretty heady ideas.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
The pork burnt ends were the clear standout, insanely rich and smoky.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
For the tech revolution to reach its potential, the forces of reform and renewal will need managers who understand the inner workings of industries like America’s insanely complex system of health care.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Michelin recommends ordering the Butcher’s Feast ($78 per person), a tasting that includes four different cuts of meat, ban-chan (side dishes), an insanely delicious egg souffle, two stews and vanilla soft serve with soy sauce caramel for dessert.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
The pork burnt ends were the clear standout, insanely rich and smoky.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
For the tech revolution to reach its potential, the forces of reform and renewal will need managers who understand the inner workings of industries like America’s insanely complex system of health care.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Michelin recommends ordering the Butcher’s Feast ($78 per person), a tasting that includes four different cuts of meat, ban-chan (side dishes), an insanely delicious egg souffle, two stews and vanilla soft serve with soy sauce caramel for dessert.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Insanely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insanely. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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