massively

adverb

Definition of massivelynext
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 Before ACTs came along, the malaria parasite was building resistance to the older antimalarials; that resistance massively increased the death toll of malaria. — Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Many Indians first heard of Sonam Wangchuk because he is often credited as the inspiration for a character in the massively popular Hindi-language film 3 Idiots (2009). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026 The Wings have a useful window over the next two seasons when Bueckers and Azzi Fudd will both be on rookie contracts that massively underrate their production. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026 The Chinese are similarly continuing their buildup of massively armed and staffed aircraft carriers, and will soon start work on the largest nuclear aircraft carrier in the world. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 Many fans may not realize that the massively popular show was originally produced in Philadelphia, where it was filmed at the WHYY studios from 1986 to 1989. — Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 For example, China turned off 3 million barrels per day in refinery output, according to JPMorgan, as the government massively ramped up its coal-firing plants and electric vehicle push. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 On paper, the massively successful Blueprint 3 is an unqualified triumph. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 14 July 2026 Similarly, the business class prices can and often do vary massively within just a handful of hours, further complicating matters for travelers who are just looking for a simplified, easy booking experience. — William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massively
  1. highly
  2. greatly
  3. considerably
  4. much
  5. utterly
  6. significantly
Adverb
  • In countries like Germany and Austria, the collection of such ethnic data remains highly taboo due to the historical misuse of ethnic and racial records during the Holocaust.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The new reefs also make fishing more accessible for people without boats or those who don’t own land on the highly privatized lake.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • The recent return of service by American Airlines and United Airlines has greatly increased the number of passengers using the airport in Carlsbad over the last two years, according to the San Diego County Department of Public Works.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • For this reason, studies that measure whether a kid has access to any platform, whether an underage user is using an account or not, will greatly underestimate the law’s effects.
    — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026
Definition of greatly
Adverb
  • The planet had remained hidden in the data all this time, overshadowed by its considerably brighter star and two companion planets.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • In this situation, the Bao 5 feels impressively punchy and is certainly capable of keeping pace with considerably more expensive rivals.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of considerably
Adverb
  • But China can’t possibly rely this much on its inventories for much longer.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • When these systems fall apart, outbreaks can become uncontrollable, more expensive and much more difficult to control.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of much
Adverb
  • If Vance now recognizes his comments as churlish, lacking in charity, and utterly unlikely to persuade voters, much less witness to the sublime truths of the Christian religion, good for him.
    — Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • But as yesterday’s race showed, the current F1 machinery is utterly ill-suited to this dramatic venue.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026
Definition of utterly
Adverb
  • Too fearful of discrimination to go to hospitals for antiretroviral drugs, many transgender people have stopped taking them — significantly increasing their risk of transmission.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • According to a source with knowledge of the Inter Miami and Galaxy negotiations, the fee Miami must pay to the Galaxy is significantly higher.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of significantly

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