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immensely

adverb
im·​mense·​ly | \ i-ˈmen(t)s-lÄ“ How to pronounce immensely (audio) \

Definition of immensely

: to a very great or immense degree or extent : exceedingly, enormously We enjoyed ourselves immensely. an immensely talented athlete an immensely important discovery an immensely wealthy family

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AB’s former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, needed his talent (and not the drama) immensely. Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, "Patriots pummel Steelers as rivals take divergent paths with Antonio Brown," 8 Sep. 2019 The Bengals plan to feature the AFC’s reining rushing champion immensely going forward. Tyler Dragon, Cincinnati.com, "Bengals RB Joe Mixon is ready to roll after 'quarterback treatment' in preseason," 2 Sep. 2019 The aim is to take an immensely skilled youngster, embed him in an environment designed to accelerate his growth, and let the development process take its time. Daily Pilot, "Laguna Beach’s Francis Jacobs, 14, is youngest male to sign pro soccer contract in U.S.," 13 Aug. 2019 Under acceleration, the engine and motor combine seamlessly in a way that's immensely satisfying. Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid first drive: This plug-in hybrid is a blast," 24 July 2019 Afghanistan matters, and the nature of the peace deal the US might strike with the Taliban matters immensely as a result. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, "Peace might be breaking out in America's longest ever war," 9 July 2019 Benjamin Kim, Matthew Proudfoot’s defense lawyer, asked for five years of probation, arguing that his client wouldn’t reoffend and already has suffered immensely. oregonlive.com, "Former Oregon man sentenced to 2 years in prison for defrauding investors in gold-mining scam," 8 July 2019 After that, Lorenzen tried indoor football and remained immensely popular through viral videos. Gentry Estes, The Courier-Journal, "There will never be another like Kentucky football great Jared Lorenzen," 3 July 2019 Beyond its sumptuous visuals, Cuphead delivers a nails-tough and immensely satisfying gameplay experience via a uniquely punishing brand of bullet hell mayhem. Robert Carnevale, WIRED, "Party Time! 12 Amazingly Addictive Couch Co-op Games," 22 June 2019

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First Known Use of immensely

1651, in the meaning defined above

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