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.

A lot

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

Way more

He is vastly better at basketball than his teammates.