Word
insanely
Phoneticsin·sane·ly
UK/ɪnsˈeɪnli/
Adverb of degree Informal
Definition
adv. to an extreme degree. You use this when you want to say something is very, very impressive, difficult, or good.
adv. to an extreme or excessive degree; used as an intensifier to modify adjectives or other adverbs. Informal in register; typically replaces 'extremely' or 'very' in casual speech.
Examples
“The new video game is insanely popular.”
“The traffic was insanely busy this morning, so I arrived thirty minutes late for the meeting.”
“While the technology is insanely complex to develop, the final user interface is remarkably simple and intuitive for the average consumer.”
Examples
simple
“The new video game is insanely popular.”
contextual
“The traffic was insanely busy this morning, so I arrived thirty minutes late for the meeting.”
complex
“While the technology is insanely complex to develop, the final user interface is remarkably simple and intuitive for the average consumer.”
Usage
Degree adverb — typically placed immediately before the adjective or adverb it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“Lando Norris says he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed like a certain win in the Spanish Grand Prix because of the timing of a virtual safety car.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- 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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