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vasty

American  
[vas-tee, vah-stee] / ˈvæs ti, ˈvɑ sti /

adjective

vastier, vastiest

  1. vast; immense.

vasty British  
/ ˈvɑːstɪ /

adjective

  1. an archaic or poetic word for vast

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Etymology

Origin of vasty

First recorded in 1590–1600; vast + -y 1

Example Sentences

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There are forces larger than he expanding U.S. financial markets and while he has benefited from them, he cannot summon them from the vasty deep.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2018

Long have I slumbered in the vasty deeps, beyond the reach of time, waiting for the stars to turn.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2016

When Dark Souls II released it looked vasty different from its promotional footage and screenshots.

From Forbes • Dec. 13, 2014

His SF has been called "space opera", and its grand reach across the vasty deep is one reason.

From The Guardian • Jul. 27, 2012

“Welcome to the vasty halls of Death!” he cried.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

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