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

Since that interview, France’s Canal+ acquired MultiChoice and significantly restructured the business. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

However, Wealthfront offers rates that are significantly lower than SoFi's and the national average. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Sea levels are already significantly above the official tide forecasts, which are generated years in advance and don’t account for an El Niño. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Researchers at the University of Connecticut found that people with chronic tinnitus had significantly higher blood levels of a protein called prestin than people without tinnitus. — Mike McRae 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for significantly

• insignificantly