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
None of this would matter greatly if Murillo did not fully comprehend that the priority for a centre-back is to keep out the opposition.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
On the one hand, his commercial interests in China would suffer greatly if war were to break out.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
His friend and medical partner, Dr. Robert Patton, admired him greatly.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Framing your message in terms of their values will greatly increase its receptiveness.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 21 Mar. 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.
Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
On the one hand, his commercial interests in China would suffer greatly if war were to break out.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
His friend and medical partner, Dr. Robert Patton, admired him greatly.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Framing your message in terms of their values will greatly increase its receptiveness.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 21 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share