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

Adding a savory twist to this movie-time classic greatly expands its snacking potential. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Although the word ‘hero’ is greatly overused in today’s society, in my mind, Calvin Duncan is a hero in the truest sense of that word. — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026

To be sure, wedding costs can vary greatly depending on the type of occasion a couple plans, including its size, location and more, the group said. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 1 July 2026

But club sports differ greatly from varsity athletics in terms of funding and visibility. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 1 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