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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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