Synonyms of greatly

greatly

adverb

ˈgrāt-lē 

1

as in honorably

in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals

as commander of the Union army's first black regiment, Robert Gould Shaw died as greatly as he had lived

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honorably
• heroically
• nobly
• courageously
• magnanimously
• venerably
• grandly
• gallantly
• magnificently
• high-mindedly
• greatheartedly
• bravely
• majestically
• loftily
• valiantly
• chivalrously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• basely
• dishonorably
• abominably
• ignobly
• wretchedly
• pitiably
• nastily
• hatefully
• contemptibly
• despicably
• detestably
• currishly
• sorrily
• degenerately

2

as in highly

to a large extent or degree

authorities have greatly increased the scope of their investigation of corruption in the mayor's office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highly
• considerably
• much
• significantly
• utterly
• tremendously
• extensively
• enormously
• largely
• massively
• broadly
• vastly
• hugely
• noticeably
• astronomically
• monumentally
• staggeringly
• a lot
• sizably
• big-time
• monstrously
• appreciably
• stupendously
• no end
• colossally
• by half
• abundantly
• amply
• plentifully
• copiously
• healthily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slightly
• little
• nominally
• modestly
• negligibly
• scarcely
• just
• minutely
• hardly
• barely
• minimally
• imperceptibly
• microscopically
• fractionally
• insignificantly
• infinitesimally
• invisibly

3

as in extremely

to a great degree

I'm not greatly bothered by this setback

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extremely
• terribly
• very
• incredibly
• highly
• too
• severely
• badly
• so
• really
• desperately
• seriously
• damned
• heavily
• far
• immensely
• damn
• much
• intensely
• especially
• that
• wildly
• most
• particularly
• enormously
• jolly
• super
• hugely
• exceptionally
• vastly
• fiercely
• specially
• such
• full
• awfully
• vitally
• absolutely
• exceedingly
• fantastically
• real
• totally
• mighty
• good and
• thoroughly
• significantly
• extra
• way
• mortally
• sorely
• fabulously
• awful
• supremely
• deeply
• mightily
• remarkably
• completely
• utterly
• positively
• passing
• frightfully
• uncommonly
• considerably
• sore
• majorly
• wicked
• eminently
• surpassingly
• a lot
• bone
• deadly
• entirely
• colossally
• cracking
• rattling
• archly
• ever
• noticeably
• roaring
• achingly
• almighty
• monstrous
• beastly
• wholly
• profoundly
• substantially
• radically
• thumping
• dang
• whacking
• fully
• corking
• visibly
• spanking
• roaringly
• markedly
• extensively
• filthy
• obviously
• as all get-out
• right
• notably
• blisteringly
• unco
• appreciably
• downright
• purely
• stinking
• palpably
• abundantly
• flat-out
• altogether
• plentifully
• excessively
• plainly
• discernibly
• astronomically
• monumentally
• amazingly
• overmuch
• obscenely
• astonishingly
• monstrously
• grandly
• staggeringly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• somewhat
• slightly
• little
• nominally
• negligibly
• just
• scarcely
• hardly
• marginally
• barely
• minimally
• meagerly
• scantily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of greatly

Moreover, the cost disadvantage is for air and hybrid cooling is greatly reduced for these smaller reactors. — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Among those who have received Sagamores have been astronauts, presidents, ambassadors, musicians, and politicians who have contributed greatly to Hoosier heritage. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Cristobal calls change ‘a positive step’ This new process would have benefited Miami greatly last year when determining who would make the conference championship. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

As Tim McGarry explains, even in tough market conditions, preparation and effective support can give buyers a distinct advantage, which can matter greatly in SoCal’s current housing market. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 16 July 2026