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Word

infinitely

Phoneticsin·fin·ite·ly, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈɪnfənətɫi/

UK/ˈɪnfɪnətli/

Adverb of degree

Definitions

01much more

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adv. to a very great degree; much more.

adv. used as an intensifier to indicate a significantly greater degree or extent.

“The new version of the software is infinitely better than the old one.”

“The revised manuscript was infinitely more coherent than the initial draft, reflecting the author's meticulous attention to structural detail.”

Usage

Usually placed before an adjective or another adverb to provide emphasis.

Antonyms

02without end

C1 · Advanced Mathematics Technical

adv. without any limit or end; forever.

adv. in a manner that is limitless or endless in space, time, or quantity.

“In theory, the sequence of numbers could continue infinitely.”

“The fractal pattern repeats infinitely, maintaining its complexity regardless of the level of magnification applied by the observer.”

Usage

Often used in mathematical or scientific contexts to describe sequences or physical properties.

Synonyms

Antonyms

finitely

Real-World Examples

“This most basic of lessons has since been largely – although not completely – learnt, and sharing between Western intelligence agencies is infinitely better than it was in 2001.”
BBC News 10 Sept 2026
“All of this is delivered with amusing hauteur by an act who styles herself as infinitely sexier and cleverer than we riffraff in the audience.”
The Guardian 22 Aug 2026

Etymology

From infinite + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

ADJECTIVE

ADVERB

infinitely(B2)

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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