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 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 Also, the offense should be massively improved from a play-calling standpoint, but Ward will be learning a new offense, which as mentioned, can take weeks into the season before producing peak results. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 8 July 2026 Reforming the review process is paradoxically essential to avoiding actually massively harming our environment and climate. — James Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 That means not just those closely associated with the brand, like Halo and Gears of War, but also massively popular franchises under the Xbox umbrella, most notably Minecraft and Candy Crush. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 7 July 2026 At this point, the native New Yorker has a wildly lucrative podcast with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, a trophy shelf full of hardware, and a voice role in the massively successful Zootopia franchise. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for massively

Adverb

Diapers are synonymous with babies, who are born with highly absorbent skin.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Matt Harris, a political science professor at Park University in Parkville, emphasized the highly unusual circumstances surrounding the 5th District, which was drawn mid-decade to boost Republicans’ chances.

— Jack Harvel July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 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

These much larger centers have begun sprouting up across the nation and making headlines for sucking up communities’ water, spiking power bills and causing other environmental issues.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
The concept for the best-selling book The Five-Star Weekend was initially much darker.

— Clarissa Cruz, Entertainment Weekly, 16 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

Higher p-tau217 levels on the original tests were significantly associated with cognitive impairment — a risk that grew over time.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
In the OptiTROP-Lung05 study conducted in China, sac-TMT plus Keytruda significantly delayed tumor progression compared to chemotherapy plus Keytruda in patients with first-line, PDL1-negative, non-squamous lung cancer.

— Elaine Chen, STAT, 15 July 2026

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