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 Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders earn significantly more than their counterparts across the league, the pay is still not enough to make ends meet. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Although Cunningham shot significantly more, Ivey is a better 3-point shooter off the dribble. —Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 18 June 2025

With tensions between Israel, Iran, and now the U.S., reaching what many fear is an all-time high, the road to an immediate end to the conflict is becoming significantly more problematic. —Callum Sutherland, Time, 18 June 2025

That rate is significantly higher than before Mr. Trump took office. —Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for significantly

• insignificantly