ENORMOUSLY Synonyms: 158 Similar and Opposite Words

enormously

adverb

i-ˈnȯr-məs-lē

Definition of enormously

as in extremely

to a great degree an enormously entertaining film

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as in highly

to a large extent or degree the neighbors have been enormously helpful during this difficult time

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Recent Examples of enormously Down below is a massive carbon fiber diffuser that, especially in my tester’s stunning Rosso Dino paint, stands out enormously compared to the rest of the car. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026 These movies are enormously expensive, with production budgets that regularly soar above $250 million. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026 This is the place where great ideas are given to the world and contribute enormously to the world in so many great fields, from health to energy, to science, to agriculture, to food security, to what not. — Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Their concern is understandable, and experience still matters enormously. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enormously

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Members of the search-and-rescue team who helped save the friends say the area is extremely treacherous and potentially dangerous even in daylight and perfect conditions.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
The Washington Capitals’ system is headlined by the highly creative Cole Hutson and the extremely competitive Ryan Leonard.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of extremely

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These guys might do much of the unglamorous work that goes unnoticed, breaking up play, playing short passes and sliding across into position to snuff out counter-attacks, but their role is highly valued in the transfer market.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
People who have it are highly capable learners, but need to be taught in a direct, explicit way.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Seattle’s pipeline is incredibly healthy, anchored by a top defense prospect in Chase Reid and a highly skilled pivot in Jake O’Brien.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The combination bristles feel amazing on my scalp (like the best head scratch ever) while also smoothing my incredibly frizzy hair.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of incredibly

Adverb

Both the United States, through the Apollo missions, and the Soviet Union delivered lunar samples to Earth more than 50 years ago, greatly shaping research on and understanding of the moon.

— Andrew Jones, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The first proposal — Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO) — introduced and backed by Mayor Brandon Johnson along with community advocates, would greatly improve the rights of those most vulnerable.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

Anna’s sheer lace dress with a huge keyhole in the front and an open back is fine but also like a million other dresses; the same goes for Jude’s nicely constructed, but very familiar, black velvet dress with a corset.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Quarterback Tommy DeVito looked to him on a go route on the very next play, but Williams didn’t cut back inside for the ball, which appeared to frustrate Vrabel on the sideline.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

Fernandes says the north side of the park is much better than the south side because his team is working section by section to bring change, noting that a safe park is critical to the well-being of the people who live in the area.

— Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
And spreading out shots is not necessarily safer, because the diseases that vaccines prevent or make milder can have consequences that are much more serious than the fever or muscle soreness that can follow vaccination.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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