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Enormously - Dictionary Entry

Enormously

Part of Speech

Adverb

Pronunciation

IPA: /ɪˈnɔː.məs.li/

Phonetic: ih-NOR-muhs-lee

Definitions

  1. To a very great degree; extremely.
  2. In an unusually large or excessive manner.

Usage Examples

  • She was enormously pleased with the results.
  • The company grew enormously over the past decade.

Etymology

Derived from "enormous" + "-ly," with "enormous" originating from Latin "enormis," meaning "out of the norm."

Synonyms

  • Extremely
  • Excessively
  • Immensely
  • Tremendously

Antonyms

  • Slightly
  • Minimally
  • Insignificantly

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Enormemente eh-NOR-meh-men-te
French Énormément ay-NOR-may-mon
German Enorm ay-NORM
Hindi बहुत अधिक (Bahut Adhik) ba-hut a-dhik
Chinese 极大地 (Jídà de) jee-dah duh

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ɪˈnɔː.məs.li/
  • American English: /ɪˈnɔr.məs.li/

Historical Usage

The term "enormously" has been in use since the 17th century, evolving from the Latin "enormis" to signify an extreme or excessive degree.

Cultural Nuances

Often used for emphasis in both formal and informal speech. In literature, "enormously" can describe exaggerated or hyperbolic situations.

More Information

"Enormously" is frequently used in both positive and negative contexts, such as "enormously talented" or "enormously difficult."

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