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
O. W. Holmes †1935Examples of greatly in a Sentence
She has contributed greatly to our success.
They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Wrecks in the Great Lakes have been found since the 1960s, but in recent years the rate of these finds has accelerated greatly, in part due to media attention, clearer waters and better technology, Baillod said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The modern farmhouse decorating style has been popular for the past decade, and recent rumors of its demise have been greatly exaggerated.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
While not without its challenges, the data strongly suggests that remote work greatly improves work-life balance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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