immensely

adverb

im·​mense·​ly i-ˈmen(t)s-lē How to pronounce immensely (audio)
Synonyms of immensely
: 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

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an immensely successful debut album
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Director Simon Stone and Beresford have crafted an immensely inspirational and winning film quite unlike most other movies set around the AIDS crisis that took so many young lives. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 The immensely popular Indian Premier League cricket tournament and other cricket competitions JioStar owns the Indian rights for, will not be part of the launch package, Variety understands. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 View gallery - 3 images Polyend, maker of immensely cool drum machines, synths, and guitar pedals, is now working on a product for your desk. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 The surf film was immensely popular at the time but hasn’t had the same longevity of other teen movies of the era. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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