infinitely

adverb

in·​fi·​nite·​ly ˈin-fə-nət-lē How to pronounce infinitely (audio)
: to an infinite or seemingly infinite extent or degree
an infinitely large number
It is clear that when an infinite number of positive quantities are added, the result will be infinitely large unless the quantities diminish in size to zero.Dan Kalman
… we know that the world is infinitely more complicated than the child thinks.Robert Penn Warren
… in learning about the amazing complexity of the computer, we come to appreciate the infinitely more amazing complexity of the human brain …Alex Raskin
He swivels his head almost 360 degrees, like a Japanese puppet-balloon held aloft on a stick. The face is infinitely old, infinitely wise, very catlike.Maxine Kumin

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Everyone knows marketing campaigns are infinitely more complicated today than a decade ago. Tim Maleeny, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 And the problem-solving skills built by tackling hard problems are infinitely more valuable than being able to mimic a teacher’s steps. Dave Kung, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2025 Yes, somehow, the 1975 Red Sox turn … Continue reading ‘A place in all of our hearts’: As 50th anniversary celebration nears, 1975 Red Sox feel incomplete without Luis Tiant Boston Herald Even so, Lynn believes there’s infinitely more pressure in today’s game. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2025 After all, Meghan’s one-pot pasta recipe was pretty simple, and the blueprint it was built upon is infinitely versatile. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for infinitely

Word History

Etymology

Middle English infynytly, from infynyt infinite entry 1 + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of infinitely was in the 15th century

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“Infinitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infinitely. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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