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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Another notable Italian healthcare company that has contributed immensely to collaborations to improve global healthcare delivery is San Donato Hospital Group (GSD), a subsidiary of GKSD Investment Holding. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024 The touchdown, uh, was aided immensely by the game’s side judge, who inexplicably stopped the game clock after Rattler’s completion inbounds to Moreau at the 1 with nine seconds left, for something around five seconds, while the Saints scrambled to the line of scrimmage. David Aldridge, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 Golden visas for foreign investors have become immensely popular since the pandemic crisis when hordes of U.S. citizens migrated abroad. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024 In human services, an employee's reliability, compassion and ability to handle sensitive situations matter immensely. Debra Rinell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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