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hugely

adv. degree
B1 Intermediate US //ˈhjudʒɫi// UK //hjˈuːdʒli// huge·ly

adv. to a very great degree. You use this to emphasize how much you like something or how important something is.

adv. to an extremely large extent or degree. Frequently modifies adjectives or verbs to provide emphasis.


SIMPLE

The new movie was hugely popular with teenagers.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's profits increased hugely after they launched the new smartphone model.

COMPLEX

The success of the environmental initiative was hugely dependent on the cooperation of local businesses and the consistent support of the community.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English hugely, hugeliche, equivalent to huge + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or after the verb it emphasizes.

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