immensely

adverb

im·​mense·​ly i-ˈmen(t)s-lē How to pronounce immensely (audio)
: to a very great or immense degree or extent : exceedingly, enormously
We enjoyed ourselves immensely.
an immensely talented athlete
an immensely important discovery
an immensely wealthy family

Examples of immensely in a Sentence

an immensely successful debut album
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And this immensely oppressive power threatens the very foundation of legal representation in our country. Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025 And with a concern for the future, the country remains deeply committed to sustainability, which pleases me immensely. Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Who wouldn’t, be but the excitement outweighs the anxiety immensely. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Astronomers have caught an immensely ancient galaxy piercing the veil of darkness that shrouded the early universe. Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immensely

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of immensely was in 1651

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“Immensely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immensely. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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