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

Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. —Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 28 Nov. 2025

Constructed in Brazil’s Amazon region, the 78-meter-high gravity dam holds a 45 billion cubic meter reservoir, contributing significantly to Brazil’s renewable energy portfolio while supporting improvements to river navigation. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025

During these times, the amount of moisture in the atmosphere can be significantly less to produce higher totals. —Bill Kelly, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025

Do not drive yourself or have someone drive you, as this can significantly delay treatment. —Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for significantly

• insignificantly