enormously

adverb

enor·mous·ly i-ˈnȯr-məs-lē

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Synonyms of enormously

: to a very great or enormous degree or extent : exceedingly, vastly

an enormously popular performer

an area of business that has grown enormously in recent years

an enormously complicated problem

Examples of enormously in a Sentence

an enormously entertaining film the neighbors have been enormously helpful during this difficult time

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In the end though, there was a lot of shuffling, a little difference here and there, but nothing enormously significant. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Personal conviction, rapid decisions and close involvement in nearly every aspect of the business may have contributed enormously to the founder’s success. — Dr. Jay R. Harrison, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 These symptoms, if left untreated, can be enormously challenging for women and their families. — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 For four decades, China benefited enormously from a world willing to share capital, technology, knowledge and markets. — Keyu Jin, Time, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enormously

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1668, in the meaning defined above

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enormously

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