adv
Uncommon
insanely
ihn-SAYN-lee
Insanely (adv) means to an extreme or intense degree. Example: “The concert tickets sold out insanely fast.”
adv
1
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more insanely
- Superlative
- most insanely
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Etymology
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.
