significantly

adverb

sig·​nif·​i·​cant·​ly sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē 

1

: in a significant manner : to a significant degree

the salaries differed significantly

2

: it is significant

significantly, they were on time

Examples of significantly in a Sentence

People who smoke have a significantly greater risk of developing lung cancer than people who don't.

Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.

If you take my advice, your chances of winning will increase significantly.

He looked significantly in her direction when he said that some of us are not doing our jobs.

Recent Examples on the Web

While most lenders will require a minimum 20% down payment (or make the homeowner pay for private mortgage insurance), a down payment significantly above that threshold could compel the lender to offer you a more competitive rate. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

This change comes at a time when inflation is significantly racking up menu prices — an issue that Darden Restaurants, the company that owns Olive Garden, is looking to combat. —Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025

The problem is poised to worsen significantly, with production expected to triple by 2060. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025

Aside from being significantly more hyperbolic, the most striking difference is size. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for significantly

• insignificantly