insanely
word · lemma: insane
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is extremely or incredibly a certain way; also, in a way that is like someone who is insane.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal speech to intensify adjectives and adverbs, e.g., 'insanely expensive.' Often means 'very' or 'extremely,' not literal insanity. Also used to describe actions done in a wild or reckless manner.
Spanish: increíblemente - locamentePortuguese (BR): incrivelmente - loucamentePortuguese (PT): incrivelmente - loucamenteChinese (Simplified): 极其 - 疯狂地Chinese (Traditional): 極其 - 瘋狂地Hindi: बेहद - पागलों की तरहArabic: بِشكل جنوني - بشكل لا يصدقBengali: অস্বাভাবিকভাবে - পাগলের মতোRussian: безумноJapanese: 狂ったように - とてもVietnamese: điên cuồng - cực kỳKorean: 미친 듯이 - 엄청나게Turkish: çılgınca - aşırı derecedeUrdu: انتہائی - پاگلوں کی طرحIndonesian: sangat gila - luar biasa
Example Sentences
That was an insanely risky decision.
natural
I'm insanely proud of you.
natural
Tickets sold out insanely fast.
natural
The movie was insanely funny.
basic
This cake is insanely sweet.
basic
She works insanely hard every day.
basic