infinitely
adverb
Simple meaning
As of anything growing without bounds.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
infuhnuhtleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɪnfənətli
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Definition
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adverb
In an infinite manner; as of anything growing without bounds; endlessly.
To a surpassingly large extent.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: In an infinite manner; as of anything growing without bounds; endlessly.
Used this way, infinitely is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use infinitely
- “He is infinitely wealthy.”adverb
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Having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude.
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