GREATLY Synonyms: 187 Similar and Opposite Words

greatly

adverb

ˈgrāt-lē

Definition of greatly

as in honorably

in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals as commander of the Union army's first black regiment, Robert Gould Shaw died as greatly as he had lived

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as in highly

to a large extent or degree authorities have greatly increased the scope of their investigation of corruption in the mayor's office

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as in extremely

to a great degree I'm not greatly bothered by this setback

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Recent Examples of greatly The project has benefited greatly from the resources committed by the New Jersey State Police Forensic Anthropology Unit. — Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 Contact lenses benefit from proper daily hygiene, though the process has been greatly simplified. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The new vessel, according to the CSL Group (CSL), the world’s largest owner and operator of self-unloading ships, will greatly boost Adbri’s limestone operations. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 There will be two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which greatly benefits Democrats. — Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greatly

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Adverb

Both shows make use of the parody defense, of course, that being the sly way for comedic artists to cash in on someone else’s intellectual property by insisting that their motives are honorably satirical.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Both congressmen honorably served in the Middle East, while Moulton has promoted his veteran status during his Senate campaign.

— Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of honorably

Adverb

Its work-in-progress was also one of five titles at the 2025 prestigious and highly selective Annecy Animation Showcase at the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Despite its highly specialized geometry, the Swoop felt like a fundamentally good bicycle.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Search for jet quenching Previous experiments suggest that a millionth of a second after the Big Bang, even as temperatures remained extremely high, matter did not behave like gas but instead like liquid with very low viscosity.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

So what had begun as a high school problem-solving project became something considerably more ambitious.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
My analysis, built on the County’s framework and precedent, puts the exposure at a considerably higher level.

— Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerably

Adverb

Chaco Canyon was the cultural and economic heart of a roughly 60,000-square-kilometer area that, up until the mid-1100s CE, was a much greener American Southwest.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Still, with the right conditions, getting close to beds without bumping deer becomes much easier.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of much

Adverb

The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
With Adults, being funny is what matters most, and in that regard, this is a very promising premiere.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

This is significantly higher than Wall Street's most optimistic prediction.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Dolly Parton’s music has significantly surged on Spotify following her death on Tuesday, with total streams increasing over 1,260% globally and 2,320% in the United States compared to the prior seven-day daily average.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of significantly

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