MASSIVELY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

massively

adverb

Definition of massively

as in highly

to a large extent or degree I am massively irritated by this new development

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Recent Examples of massively Rister also says that hotel rates massively drop at this time of year, outside of the peak summer travel months, so the off season is a chance to experience luxurious properties for a fraction of the cost. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Best known for directing the massively popular high-fantasy anime The Vision of Escaflowne, Kazuki Akane’s most recent major work is a charming series about middle-schoolers trying to whip their struggling soft-tennis boys’ club into shape. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease — and midlife hormonal changes increase the chances of developing insulin resistance, which massively ups the chances of developing diabetes. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2026 In other words, European football matters massively to Manchester United. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The gathering on the playa, as it’s known, has changed massively over the years. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 Google's own emissions jumped massively over the past few years due to its AI data centers. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 Savaiinaea, a former Arizona standout the Dolphins traded up to select in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, struggled massively last season. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 He’s gone on to build, support, and launch many other massively successful companies. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for massively

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Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that causes fever, respiratory symptoms and a characteristic rash.

— JULHAS ALAM, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
While the airline and ground control argued over replacements, a group of eight highly experienced traveling grooms, including Vard, slipped into emergency mode.

— Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

The Sweden international expressed a preference to leave even before Spurs signed Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali in club-record deals, which greatly increased the competition for places in midfield.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Within days of each other, Nasdaq announced its acquisition of Instinet, its major electronic rival, while the NYSE announced its merger with Archipelago, greatly speeding up the transition from floor-based to fully electronic trading.

— Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

Bournemouth were the better team, both in terms of the data (17 shots to eight, more than twice as many on target too, and with an xG figure that was considerably higher) and the eye test.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Opposition to David Ellison’s bid to combine two historic media giants, each having recently weathered smaller mergers of their own, has grown considerably in recent months.

— Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of considerably

Adverb

Even so, that is not deterring him from making the case that United should be allowed to get much, much larger.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Bloomberg added or extended more than 40 historic districts and passed more than 80 neighborhood downzonings, while Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams were much more accommodating to real-estate interests.

— David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of much

Adverb

And yet, when Szumowska and Englert portray Fyodor’s reaction to the couple’s pregnancy, the birth of their child, and a subsequent tragedy, Anna’s adoration for this utterly flawed man almost feels justified.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of utterly

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The politics of guns has changed significantly in the past five years, with Congress passing a bipartisan gun safety law and the National Rifle Association’s influence in decline.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Facing inflation on multiple fronts, market expectations regarding the ECB, the Fed, and the Bank of England have diverged significantly.

— , CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

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