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
Oliver Wendell Holmes †1935Examples of greatly in a Sentence
She has contributed greatly to our success.
They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.
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In defense of the project, the developers say low-income housing is greatly needed in Placer County, and the population boom would support growth for local businesses.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Santa Clara also has an artsy side that’s shown greatly through public murals and a Santa Clara Art Trail.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The real-life friends instigated the project and serve as producers, with their obvious glee in playing off each other adding greatly to the enjoyment.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
But those changes took hold, and now most committees operate in hybrid fashion, allowing remote or in-person attendance, something Walker said has greatly improved attendance and facilitated scheduling.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Santa Clara also has an artsy side that’s shown greatly through public murals and a Santa Clara Art Trail.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The real-life friends instigated the project and serve as producers, with their obvious glee in playing off each other adding greatly to the enjoyment.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
But those changes took hold, and now most committees operate in hybrid fashion, allowing remote or in-person attendance, something Walker said has greatly improved attendance and facilitated scheduling.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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