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 …

—Oliver Wendell Holmes †1935

Synonyms of greatly

• honorably

Examples of greatly in a Sentence

She has contributed greatly to our success.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

There were several lessons that Chris Johnson learned that would greatly benefit him during the next two games. — Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Friday’s really soft jobs report greatly reduced market expectations for an October Fed rate hike, which should help. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

The acquisition greatly expanded Sunkyong’s energy business and helped establish it as one of the country’s largest conglomerates. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Across America, the average net worth of owners greatly exceeds the net worth of renters. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for greatly

• lately
• stately
• innately
• ornately
• pinnately
• sedately
• precipitately