Immensely

/ɪˈmɛn.sli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
To a very great extent; enormously.
She was immensely grateful for the support she received during her illness.
Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.
The project was immensely successful, exceeding all our expectations.
To an extreme degree.
He enjoys playing the guitar immensely, spending hours practicing every day.
In a manner that is vast or huge.
The landscape was immensely beautiful, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Etymology

From Latin 'immensum' meaning 'unmeasured' or 'boundless'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

immensely popular
extremely well-liked or favored.
immensely proud
feeling a very high degree of pride.
immensely difficult
extremely challenging or hard.

Related Words

immense
Very large or great in size, amount, or degree.
immensity
The quality of being immense; vastness.

Slang Meanings

A lot or very much.
I'm immensely excited for the concert!
Used to emphasize how big or serious something is.
That project is immensely important for the company.