Vastly

/ˈvæstli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

To a very great extent; considerably.

The landscape changed vastly after the storm.

In a manner that is immense or extensive.

Her understanding of the subject has grown vastly over the years.

To a large degree.

The team's performance vastly improved after the new coach was hired.

To a degree that is significantly larger or higher than what was previously noted.

The cost of living has increased vastly in the past decade.

Much more; far more.

The new smartphone is vastly superior to its predecessor.

From 'vast' + '-ly', with 'vast' deriving from Latin 'vastus'.

vastly outnumbered

To be significantly fewer in number compared to something or someone.

vastly different

To show significant differences between two or more things.

vastly improved

Indicating a considerable enhancement or betterment.

vast

Very large in area, size, amount, or degree.

vastness

The quality of being vast; immense extent.

A lot

There were vastly more people at the concert than I anticipated.

Way more

He is vastly better at basketball than his teammates.