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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Then came a wave of CSR, which nonprofits—and the companies themselves—benefited from immensely. Jennifer Lotito, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Open late-late night, this gas station is immensely popular for its version of this hearty, savory snack, a soothing staple on offer after the local bars close. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 May 2025 However, the calls themselves are the crux of the movie, and prove immensely alluring despite their poor quality. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 21 May 2025 But others have benefited immensely from the exodus of over 60% of their former foreign competitors who previously held big shares of the domestic market. Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for immensely

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 May. 2025.

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