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

The actual amount spent could be significantly more, depending on whether networks classified the ads as political. — Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

Since 2024, the Department of Transportation has required all airlines flying to, from, or within the US to give passengers automatic refunds for flights that are canceled or significantly changed for any reason. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Paramount’s international production has been wound down significantly over recent years. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

And if results keep coming, the stock on Sporting KC might increase significantly going into the 2027 sprint season. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for significantly

• insignificantly