vastly

/ˈvæstli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Greatly, in a vast manner.

Adverb

Examples

“I have visited my quarters, and find them very comfortable.[…]Steerage is like everything else maritime[…]vastly improved since Robert Louis Stevenson took his trip third class to New York.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “vastly” mean?

Greatly, in a vast manner.

Is “vastly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.