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

In addition to the men’s side, Matt Hargreaves, the club’s director of football negotiations, also significantly supports recruitment in the women’s team. —Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025

Familiar names pepper the script, but characters’ circumstances, identities, and motivations have been significantly altered. —Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025

Ogles’ congressional campaigns have relied significantly on door knocking and financial support from Americans for Prosperity Action, intentionally keeping a lean campaign staff while relying on the group’s support. —Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025

Doctors and public health officials contend that vaccination significantly lowers the risk of severe COVID, even for young and healthy people. —Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for significantly

• insignificantly