Synonyms

vastly

American

[vast-lee, vahst‐] / ˈvæst li, ˈvɑst‐ /

adverb

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 Word Forms

supervastly adverb

Etymology

Origin of vastly

vast ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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“Death of a Salesman” and “The Price” are vastly different plays.

From Los Angeles Times

He is vastly superior to Newcastle United pair Nick Pope and Aaron Ramsdale, making his inclusion an easy decision.

From BBC

It’s yet another indication that the allure of AI-created content for paying customers has been vastly overestimated.

From Los Angeles Times

But the sensibilities of corset-and-bustle dramas have vastly changed since the first “Forsyte Saga” enthralled 18 million U.K. viewers nearly 60 years ago.

From Salon

It has proposed swapping its interceptors for the vastly more expensive air-defence missiles that Gulf countries are using to down Iranian drones.

From Barron's

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