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

This concept greatly simplifies note-taking for attendees. —Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025

The deal is expected to greatly enrich Wang and many of his colleagues with equity in Scale AI; Wang, already a billionaire, would see his wealth grow even further. —Billy Perrigo, Time, 12 June 2025

During budget talks this year, advocates and consortium partners warned that pulling funding for the consortium would greatly diminish the reach of the mental health network. —Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025

Montecito science, art and yearbook teacher John Chan said Kolb’s presence on campus will be greatly missed. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for greatly

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