greatly

adverb

great·​ly ˈgrāt-lē 

1

: to a great extent or degree : very much

contributed greatly to improved relations

not greatly bothered

2

: in a great manner : nobly, magnanimously

a man may live greatly in the law

—O. W. Holmes †1935

Synonyms

• gallantly
• grandly
• greatheartedly
• heroically
• high-mindedly
• honorably
• magnanimously
• nobly

Example Sentences

She has contributed greatly to our success.

They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ultimately, lack of good sleep can greatly affect your mental health. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2022

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They're often greatly appreciated by delivery personnel — and sometimes local wildlife. —Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2022

That’s the kind of activism that is so greatly appreciated. —Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2022

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Mark Earley, president of the Florida Supervisors of Elections, said the new laws did not greatly affect voter turnout or access this year, but said the rules, taken together, posed a challenge. —Christina A. Cassidy And Gary Fields, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Nov. 2022

Mark Earley, president of the Florida Supervisors of Elections, said the new laws did not greatly affect voter turnout or access this year, but said the rules, taken together, posed a challenge. —Gary Fields, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Nov. 2022

Saric felt the love – and greatly appreciated it after not playing for five games. —Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1