enormously

adverb

enor·​mous·​ly i-ˈnȯr-məs-lē 

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: 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

Synonyms of enormously

• extremely
• incredibly
• very
• terribly
• highly
• too
• greatly
• badly
• so
• severely
• damned
• damn
• really
• immensely
• desperately
• far
• seriously
• intensely
• wildly
• much

Examples of enormously in a Sentence

an enormously entertaining film

the neighbors have been enormously helpful during this difficult time

Recent Examples on the Web

Income matters enormously, but so does access to the services and support that enable families and communities to thrive. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

An uncertain path forward Whether or not Gulf nations are paying Iran directly, the cost of maintaining the status quo and forcing oil through the Strait of Hormuz has become enormously expensive for everyone involved. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

By then, the friends were becoming Hollywood powers, producing a series of films both intensely personal and enormously profitable. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Any small engagement is enormously motivating and helpful for her persistence. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above