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 account program, which first began in a limited capacity in the 2023-24 school year, significantly expands state taxpayer funding of student tuition and other costs related to private schools and some homeschool expenses. —Arkansas Online, 3 Jan. 2026

Anaheim Ducks nutritionist Jillian Chaney said nutritional options for athletes have evolved significantly in recent years. —Sam Jane, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026

Nursing salaries today are significantly higher than those of other dedicated New York City professionals such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters. —Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026

Astrologically speaking, this significantly amplifies the already intense Cancer energy. —Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for significantly

• insignificantly