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

Ford's BlueCruise hands-free highway driving feature also greatly enhances the driving experience by allowing drivers to set their speeds, lanes and following distances and monitor the journey. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026

Reports of the death of Deborah Vance were greatly exaggerated — and make for a good way to open the trailer for the final season of Hacks. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026

From 2022 to 2024, Mexican authorities greatly increased the seizure of these vehicles and the detention of migrants traveling inside them. —ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026

Becca’s storyline has been expanded on greatly this season. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Mar. 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