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 Donovan says if the USA is to go deep in this year’s tournament, the home crowd will have a massively important role to play. — Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 But massively raising both taxes and welfare payments is a political nonstarter. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 For one thing, plenty still slips through the cracks; mobile games, for instance, are massively popular, but are rarely subject to preservation efforts outside of fan projects. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 1 July 2026 Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson leaves the World Cup with his reputation massively increased. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Obviously this effect is prominently felt in a massively globalizing economy that relies on transportation and logistics. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Since around the 1980s, China has invested massively in huge mines, sophisticated processing plants, and efficient supply streams. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026 Wonderfully and terribly, everything does happen for Maddie after her adoring bear of a husband, Jake (Eric Rahill), makes a cooking video of her that goes massively viral. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Citizen Vigilante’s profile was massively boosted by the world’s first trillionaire, Elon Musk, who, siding with its messaging, streamed the entire movie on X for 48 hours as a way of promoting it to his 240 million followers. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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Adverb

New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
This cucumber-and-onion dip meshes both flavors from the beloved Southern appetizers to make a zesty, creamy dish that will be highly appreciated at any party.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Both Israeli supporters, Jeffries and Clark, have benefited greatly from lavish campaign contributions from AIPAC — the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

— Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026
Regional customs and crops greatly influenced what the colonists ate.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

Media attention on the case has waned considerably since mid-February, ⁠when the sheriff and FBI released surveillance footage of an armed prowler in a ski mask shown tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera shortly before she was abducted.

— Jana Winter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Longer lives have produced careers that are more dynamic, less linear and often considerably longer than those experienced by previous generations.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of considerably

Adverb

Over the past decade, home prices have risen much faster than wages.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026
These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of much

Adverb

Morgenthaler’s version—amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Was that the most incredible goal, in its quality and significance, of an utterly incredible World Cup?

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

Fireworks may be the traditional way to celebrate America’s birthday, but in Alaska, 250 years call for something with a little more horsepower and significantly fewer surviving vehicles.

— Carmela Asmar, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Ensure the stain is fully gone before drying—once heat sets it in, removal becomes significantly harder.

— Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

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