vastly

[ vast-lee, vahst‐ ]

adverb

1. to an extremely great extent or degree; hugely:

   We still have essentially the same brains as early humans, but most of us live in vastly different circumstances than they did.

Other Words From

• su·per·vast·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of vastly¹

vast ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

But human culture has become vastly more sophisticated, from the Stone Age to the Space Age, as new advances have been incorporated.

From Science Daily

A new study warns that current plans to achieve zero emissions on the grid by 2050 vastly underestimate the required investments in generation and transmission infrastructure.

From Science Daily

There are other markers including their tails, ears, size and weight which can also distinguish them from grey squirrels – the vastly dominant population - even if they are the same colour.

From BBC

The Middle East is a vastly different place since Trump left office in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times

“Any way you slice it, our estimates are that the benefits are going to vastly outweigh the costs,” said Gregory Pierce, research director of the Luskin Center.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• enormously
• exceedingly
• extremely
• greatly
• hugely
• tremendously