Synonyms for

Vastly

Verb / ˈvæstli: / Another word for vastly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To a great extent, extremely, very

Synonyms & similar words

immensely immensely greatly exceedingly tremendously remarkably extremely uncommonly exceptionally extraordinarily awfully terribly mightily so too most well highly very super

Synonyms by register

Formal

considerably significantly markedly substantially

Informal

a lot way loads heaps

Literary

profoundly immensely exceedingly

Antonyms

slightly minimally barely scarcely inconsiderably negligibly

Common collocations

  • vastly improved
  • vastly different
  • vastly outnumbered
  • vastly underestimated
  • vastly increased
  • vastly superior
  • vastly different from

Word family

noun vastness
adjective vast

Usage note

Vastly is an adverb used to emphasize a great degree or extent. It is often used with comparative adjectives and adverbs.

Example sentences

  1. His new computer was vastly superior to his old one.
  2. She was vastly happy to see her best friend after a long time.
  3. The singer's popularity grew vastly after winning the singing competition.
  4. The land was vastly covered with snow during the winter season.
  5. His knowledge of astronomy was vastly impressive.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.
  • Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.
  • Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

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