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

Many of the marchers are of Mexican or Hispanic descent, so the treatment and mass deportation of undocumented immigrants greatly concerns them. —Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026

Chalamet himself benefited greatly from familiarity with the world of ballet. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026

Energy has remained important, but differs greatly from the old stereotype. —Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026

Immigrants pay more than the average in taxes and receive less than the average in services, greatly reducing the deficit every year since 1994 when the detailed government data series begins. —David Bier, Oc Register, 8 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