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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Raymond is the real deal and the Red Wings are about to benefit greatly from it.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Your thoroughness and compassion is greatly appreciated.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Well known in the South Florida area for his basketball prowess, he will be greatly missed by many.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
Boxing’s presence on linear television has diminished greatly over the past decade.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for greatly
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Your thoroughness and compassion is greatly appreciated.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Well known in the South Florida area for his basketball prowess, he will be greatly missed by many.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
Boxing’s presence on linear television has diminished greatly over the past decade.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for greatly
Cite this Entry
“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share