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

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, medications can also greatly reduce one's risk of contracting HIV in the first place. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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

The first shingles vaccine was licensed in 2006, and the more effective Shingrix vaccine was introduced in 2017, greatly reducing the risk of shingles and long-term nerve pain, according to the CDC and FDA. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 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