vastly

adverb

vast·​ly ˈvast-lē How to pronounce vastly (audio)
: to a very great or vast degree or extent : exceedingly
two people with vastly different tastes
a vastly more powerful bomb
But bluff and bravado … won against potential enemies who vastly outnumbered him.David Gilmour
It was the most eclectic—yet also vastly entertaining—evening of dance I have seen in a long time.Rita Felciano

Examples of vastly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The two companies will differ vastly as permanent local employers. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2024 What to Consider The rooms have a vastly different style to most Parisian hotels with a lot of wood and a retro 1970s-style aesthetic that feels like it’s been cast in a sepia filter. Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 The Blue Valley school board is at a turning point, with two rival slates of candidates running with vastly different views on diversity initiatives, curriculum and how to lead the district. Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 Also consider the color temperature since warm and cool whites are vastly different. Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024 While some share similarities, others may be vastly different. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024 Indeed, his vastly influential and lucrative career has also been beset by personal tragedy, including the loss of his beloved brother Tyree to street violence and a son to drug abuse. A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024 The rules would bring vastly different requirements for cities in Southern California. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 The company wants to shift users over to Google Wallet, which is vastly more popular than the Pay app (Google says it is used five times more in the U.S.). Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vastly was in 1598

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“Vastly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vastly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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