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Insanely: meaning, definitions and examples

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insanely

 

[ ษชnหˆseษชnli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

degree, intensity

Insanely is an adverb used to describe an extreme level or degree of something. It often emphasizes that something is done in a way that is excessively so, or beyond what is considered normal or logical.

Synonyms

exceedingly, extremely, incredibly, insufferably, outrageously

Examples of usage

  • She was insanely talented at playing the piano.
  • The prices for that concert are insanely high.
  • He drives insanely fast on the highway.
  • The view from the mountain was insanely beautiful.
  • The party last night was insanely fun.

Translations

Translations of the word "insanely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น insanamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคคเคนเคพเคถเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wahnsinnig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gila

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะถะตะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szalony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹‚ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท insensรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ locamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deli gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์นœ ๋“ฏ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ูˆู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกรญlenฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกialene

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ฏ็‹‚ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ norost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geรฐveikt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปะฐา“ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒŸแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™liliklษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ locamente

Etymology

The word 'insanely' originates from the adjective 'insane', which is derived from the Latin word 'insanitas', meaning 'madness' or 'foolishness'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, adopting a broader sense of irrationality or extreme behavior. The adverbial form, 'insanely', began to gain popularity in the 20th century as colloquial expressions evolved. In everyday language, 'insanely' is often used to amplify adjectives, reflecting modern usages in casual conversation, especially within youth culture and media. The growing frequency of its use illustrates the changing dynamics of language as it adapts to social contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,720 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.