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 Word Forms

• supervastly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of vastly¹

vast ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Edmed has only started three Tests in his fledging Wallabies career and will face a tough test against England's vastly experienced George Ford on Saturday.

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To reduce the odds of getting tossed out immediately, applicants should submit résumés that meet, but don’t vastly exceed, the listed requirements.

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Their work has been seen as reflecting their vastly different personas—Manet the dashing, witty, impetuous flâneur; Morisot the reserved, intelligent and exceedingly decorous bourgeoise—through the lens of their separate worlds.

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Well, that’s an excellent point, and I think it’s one that hasn’t been made, is that this is actually a vastly complicated question.

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That rate is vastly higher than the current global average for sea level rise.

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