adv Uncommon

insanely

ihn-SAYN-lee

Insanely (adv) means to an extreme or intense degree. Example: “The concert tickets sold out insanely fast.”

adv

To an extreme or intense degree.

"The concert tickets sold out insanely fast."

"She is insanely talented at the violin."

How to use insanely

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishExtremely — used to intensify an adjective, especially in casual speech.

When to use it

Informal; common in spoken English but avoided in formal writing.

more insanely comparative, most insanely superlative

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The concert tickets sold out _____ fast.

Built from insane plus the adverb suffix -ly.

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What does “insanely” mean?

The word “insanely” means to an extreme or intense degree. In plain terms, extremely — used to intensify an adjective, especially in casual speech.

How do you pronounce “insanely”?

“Insanely” is pronounced ihn-SAYN-lee (/ɪnˈseɪnli/ in IPA).

How do you use “insanely” in a sentence?

Here is “insanely” used in a sentence: “The concert tickets sold out insanely fast.”

What part of speech is “insanely”?

“Insanely” is an adverb.

Is “insanely” a common word?

“Insanely” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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