immensely
ih-MEHNS-lee
Immensely (adv) means to a very great degree; hugely. Example: “I immensely enjoyed the concert last night.”
adv
1
To a very great degree; hugely.
"I enjoyed the party immensely."
"I immensely enjoyed the concert last night."
"The new policy immensely improved customer satisfaction."
"This question is immensely difficult."
How to use immensely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery much; to a huge degree.
Common pairings
immensely popular
immensely enjoyable
immensely proud
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more immensely
- Superlative
- most immensely
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Etymology
From "immense" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."
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Rhymes for immensely
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What does “immensely” mean?
The word “immensely” means to a very great degree; hugely. In plain terms, very much; to a huge degree.
How do you pronounce “immensely”?
“Immensely” is pronounced ih-MEHNS-lee (/ɪˈmɛnsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “immensely” in a sentence?
Here is “immensely” used in a sentence: “I immensely enjoyed the concert last night.”
What part of speech is “immensely”?
“Immensely” is an adverb.
Is “immensely” a common word?
“Immensely” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What is the difference between immensely and extremely?
Immensely emphasizes a very great degree, often with a sense of vastness or magnitude, and is commonly paired with positive verbs like "enjoyed" or "helped." Extremely is more neutral and general-purpose, able to intensify almost any adjective or verb, including negative ones, without the same connotation of largeness.
What is the difference between immensely and enormously?
Immensely and enormously are very close synonyms, both meaning to a very great degree, and are often interchangeable in everyday use. Enormously can carry a slightly more literal connection to physical size, while immensely is used more freely in abstract contexts like enjoyment or difficulty.
Can immensely be used with negative adjectives, such as "immensely difficult"?
Yes, immensely can modify both positive and negative adjectives, so phrases like "immensely difficult" or "immensely frustrating" are perfectly natural. It simply intensifies whatever quality it precedes, regardless of whether that quality is favorable.
