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 The massively popular Crave Original series Heated Rivalry is expanding its Season 2 cast, adding five. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 And those are two massively different results with, effectively, the same product. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 That doesn’t mean frontier AI can’t be massively monetized or have a deep and wide moat. — Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition PAC spent $2 million to oust Ogles in Tennessee’s 5th District, massively outspending both Ogles and his opponent, former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026 That biodiversity has made the area off Ambergris Caye massively popular with nature-loving travelers, including snorkelers. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 Key Points Five Nights at Freddy’s is based on the massively popular horror video game franchise of the same name. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 The company said the tunnel would massively reduce the possibility of an oil spill, but environmentalists said building the tunnel under the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac would cause noise, vibrations and permanent environmental damage. — Jeffrey Collins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 The themes are about honor and destiny; there are massively violent battle scenes; one character ends up with the entire back half of his skull bashed in. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massively
  1. highly
  2. greatly
  3. considerably
  4. much
  5. utterly
  6. significantly
Adverb
  • These guys might do much of the unglamorous work that goes unnoticed, breaking up play, playing short passes and sliding across into position to snuff out counter-attacks, but their role is highly valued in the transfer market.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • People who have it are highly capable learners, but need to be taught in a direct, explicit way.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • Both the United States, through the Apollo missions, and the Soviet Union delivered lunar samples to Earth more than 50 years ago, greatly shaping research on and understanding of the moon.
    — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The first proposal — Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO) — introduced and backed by Mayor Brandon Johnson along with community advocates, would greatly improve the rights of those most vulnerable.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of greatly
Adverb
  • Over the past three decades, total property tax levies in Cook County rose at roughly twice the pace of inflation and considerably more than average wages, according to research released in March by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Rishi Advanced Aesthetics, who says the clinician's role has evolved considerably, from simply recommending treatments to helping patients navigate an enormous amount of information and separate genuine innovation from marketing.
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of considerably
Adverb
  • Fernandes says the north side of the park is much better than the south side because his team is working section by section to bring change, noting that a safe park is critical to the well-being of the people who live in the area.
    — Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And spreading out shots is not necessarily safer, because the diseases that vaccines prevent or make milder can have consequences that are much more serious than the fever or muscle soreness that can follow vaccination.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of much
Adverb
  • With one gentle squeeze of a tweezer or lash applicator, they’re secured in place all day and look completely, utterly natural.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • All these made the neighborhood vibrant and utterly essential to the enormous city.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of utterly
Adverb
  • Kabita died from complications of eclampsia, with severe anemia contributing significantly, says Mahato, the hospital paramedic.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The percentage and number of women directors in 2025 has significantly decreased since 2024 (a record high 16 women), but was identical to 2008.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of significantly

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“Massively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massively. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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