greatly

adverb

great·​ly ˈgrāt-lē 

1

: to a great extent or degree : very much

contributed greatly to improved relations

not greatly bothered

2

: in a great manner : nobly, magnanimously

… a man may live greatly in the law …

—Oliver Wendell Holmes †1935

Synonyms of greatly

• honorably

Examples of greatly in a Sentence

She has contributed greatly to our success.

They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.

Recent Examples on the Web

Any shift in billionaires’ fortunes would greatly affect the whole state economy. — Fatima Corona, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

The Surgie bots required recalibration multiple times, which greatly slowed the overall process compared to performing them with existing surgical systems. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

Hawai’i is home to a variety of beaches, from white sandy beaches to rocky shorelines; a day at the beach can differ greatly from one area to another. — Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

All guest rooms and suites now display curated colorful artwork by local artists and most suites have elegant hardwood floors and colorful area rugs, though room designs can vary greatly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for greatly

• lately
• stately
• innately
• ornately
• pinnately
• sedately
• precipitately