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 Thirty years later, however, our understanding of Ebola has evolved enormously and so should our public narrative. — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 26 June 2026 The difference matters enormously. — Douglas P. McCormick, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Inspired by satay but without the skewers, this simple recipe transforms a handful of pantry staples into an enormously satisfying vegetarian dinner. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 June 2026 But the Yankees scored twice in the ninth off All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman to tie it 2-all, aided enormously by a brutal throwing error from two-time Gold Glove right fielder Wilyer Abreu. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for enormously

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The team turned to the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory, a stadium-sized synchrotron facility that produces extremely bright X-ray beams.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Teasing out the impact of a small dose of radiation that occurs in addition to all those other exposures is extremely challenging, and the impact of extremely low exposures has not been decisively demonstrated.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
This cucumber-and-onion dip meshes both flavors from the beloved Southern appetizers to make a zesty, creamy dish that will be highly appreciated at any party.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Both Israeli supporters, Jeffries and Clark, have benefited greatly from lavish campaign contributions from AIPAC — the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

— Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026
Regional customs and crops greatly influenced what the colonists ate.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

Despite consuming mass quantities of high-calorie foods during competition season, most professional competitive eaters are very lean.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

Media attention on the case has waned considerably since mid-February, ⁠when the sheriff and FBI released surveillance footage of an armed prowler in a ski mask shown tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera shortly before she was abducted.

— Jana Winter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Longer lives have produced careers that are more dynamic, less linear and often considerably longer than those experienced by previous generations.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of considerably

Adverb

But everyone on the Spurs shot terribly from deep in the clutch.

— Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Wonderfully and terribly, everything does happen for Maddie after her adoring bear of a husband, Jake (Eric Rahill), makes a cooking video of her that goes massively viral.

— Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of terribly

Adverb

Over the past decade, home prices have risen much faster than wages.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026
These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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