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 infinitely more successful De Tomaso Pantera, sold by Lincoln Mercury dealers in the United States for a then-lofty $10,000, is our more attainable subject. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025 While a last-minute save has been hinted at by former and incoming President Donald Trump, the loss of the platform, infinitely more than its predecessor Vine, will create a large gap of connectivity and revenue, impacting both its biggest and smallest beneficiaries. Thania Garcia, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025 In the past decade, HD projectors have become progressively more lightweight, more user-friendly, and infinitely cheaper — and Amazon shoppers say this Happrun Bluetooth projector is a prime example of that. Clint Davis, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025 As Secretary of Defense, his responsibilities would be infinitely more critical, and his adversaries exponentially more dangerous. Greg Kelly, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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