adverb
Uncommon
massively
MAS-ihv-lee
Massively (adverb) means to a very large or heavy degree; in an imposing way. Example: “The bridge's supports were massively overbuilt for safety.”
adverb
1
To a very large or heavy degree; in an imposing way.
"The bridge's supports were massively overbuilt for safety."
2
To a great extent; enormously.
"Sales increased massively after the product went viral."
How to use massively
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stronger, more emphatic way to say "hugely" or "enormously."
Common pairings
massively popular
massively underrated
massively increase
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more massively
- Superlative
- most massively
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Etymology
From massive plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Rhymes for massively
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What does “massively” mean?
The word “massively” means to a very large or heavy degree; in an imposing way. In plain terms, a stronger, more emphatic way to say "hugely" or "enormously.".
How do you pronounce “massively”?
“Massively” is pronounced MAS-ihv-lee (/ˈmæs.ɪv.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “massively” in a sentence?
Here is “massively” used in a sentence: “The bridge's supports were massively overbuilt for safety.”
What part of speech is “massively”?
“Massively” is an adverb.
Is “massively” a common word?
“Massively” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “massively” have?
“Massively” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to a very large or heavy degree; in an imposing way.
