Definition

To a very large or great extent; extremely.

Example

The project was enormously successful, exceeding all expectations.

Conversation

I was surprised by how much the movie affected me.

Really? I thought it was just okay.

No, it was enormously powerful for me.

I guess everyone has different tastes!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enormously → It is formed from "enormis" (from Latin, meaning out of the norm or irregular) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "enormously" means in a manner that is out of the norm or exceedingly large.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'out of the norm' ('enormis') to remember that 'enormously' means in an exceedingly large manner.

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