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

—O. W. Holmes †1935

Synonyms

• gallantly
• grandly
• greatheartedly
• heroically
• high-mindedly
• honorably
• magnanimously
• nobly

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

The production elements greatly enhanced the experience, drawing numerous gasps of approval from the crowd. —Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024

Yet if the county’s strategy can keep the community’s trust, a potentially contentious surveillance method could greatly benefit the people it’s meant to help. —Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024

Without getting technical, this greatly improves the cooling capabilities of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL, meaning the processor won't get throttled if your phone heats up during intensive tasks. —Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024

Innovative solutions have also been rolled out, including online services and automated tools that greatly streamline the process. —Jason Turkish, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1