immensely — To an extremely great degree or extent; enormously or tremendously. Used to emphasize the very large scale or intensity of something.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: To an extremely great degree or extent; enormously or tremendously. Used to emphasize the very large scale or intensity of something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmensli/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's immensely important, but he just sleeps 20 hours a day.
- The new software has improved our productivity immensely.
- He was immensely proud of his ability to eat 50 chicken nuggets in one sitting.
immensely
ADVERB[/ɪˈmensli/]
To an extremely great degree or extent; enormously or tremendously. Used to emphasize the very large scale or intensity of something.
The mountain was immensely taller than everything around it.
The ship looked immensely larger up close. (IMMENSE + LY = IMMENSELY → in an extremely large or great way)
The immensely difficult climb required tremendously intense effort.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'immensus' meaning 'unmeasured' or 'boundless.' The word originally described something so vast it couldn't be measured.
Breakdown
im- (not) + mens- (measured) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat thinks he's immensely important, but he just sleeps 20 hours a day.”
“The new software has improved our productivity immensely.”
“He was immensely proud of his ability to eat 50 chicken nuggets in one sitting.”
“The research findings will benefit the medical community immensely.”
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