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 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, 27 July 2026 However, exhibitors are positively euphoric about the prospect of two massively popular movies to propel the typically slow month of August. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 July 2026 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 On paper, the massively successful Blueprint 3 is an unqualified triumph. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for massively

Adverb

Only about half of employees in his research rated leaders highly in demonstrating care.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
After what Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self believes was a highly successful two-month summer set of workouts, the 14 Jayhawk players on the 2026-27 roster have headed to their hometowns for a month-long breather.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Indeed, Richard the Lionheart, after countless campaigns and victories, was slain by a crossbowman (ironically, because this was a weapon that Richard championed greatly against the wishes of the Church).

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Everyone seemed to get their money’s worth, and the ex-Cubs who came back to Wrigley greatly added to the show.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 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 the version posed to voters this year would take much longer — with the city’s first even-year election happening in 2034.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The move suggests Beijing is expanding its long-range strike capability across a much larger fleet instead of limiting it to a few advanced vessels.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Definition of much

Adverb

There were four outlandish, outcast characters, whom Goldberg utterly embodied with something as slight as the crossing of her eyes or the dragging of her leg.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Silver is particularly interesting because it's also found in utterly ancient meteorites called CI chondrites.

— Rahul Rao, Space.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

But fishers haven’t taken advantage of the invasive dusky spinefoot, whose population has grown significantly in Italian waters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Scheer warns that a lack of trust significantly erodes loyalty, innovation, and retention, impacting revenue and growth.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

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