infinitely

adverb

in·​fi·​nite·​ly ˈin-fə-nət-lē How to pronounce infinitely (audio)
: to an infinite or seemingly infinite extent or degree
an infinitely large number
It is clear that when an infinite number of positive quantities are added, the result will be infinitely large unless the quantities diminish in size to zero.Dan Kalman
… we know that the world is infinitely more complicated than the child thinks.Robert Penn Warren
… in learning about the amazing complexity of the computer, we come to appreciate the infinitely more amazing complexity of the human brain …Alex Raskin
He swivels his head almost 360 degrees, like a Japanese puppet-balloon held aloft on a stick. The face is infinitely old, infinitely wise, very catlike.Maxine Kumin

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The reality of Cancun is much more varied and infinitely richer than most visitors realize. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 And while her actions are sometimes more extreme than the average woman might relate to (the series opens with Jessica breaking into her ex’s apartment), her struggle is infinitely relatable. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 July 2025 This means the keyboards can be infinitely tweaked to give the user their ideal tactile action, whether that is quiet switches for concentration or a satisfying clack for coding, so the user knows each press has been registered. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Since the war, their conditions have infinitely worsened—a fact that should lead the Trump administration to reconsider its refugee ban. Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for infinitely

Word History

Etymology

Middle English infynytly, from infynyt infinite entry 1 + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of infinitely was in the 15th century

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“Infinitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infinitely. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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