greatly
Americanadverb
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in or to a great degree; much.
greatly improved in health.
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in a great manner.
Etymology
Origin of greatly
First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English gretli, gretlich(e); great + -ly
Example Sentences
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Greatly influenced by the largest body of water on the planet, our Goldilocks climate, neither too hot nor too cold, is just right.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2023
But he needed tarps and propane, and in two hours of holding his battered cardboard sign — “Any Act of Kind Greatly Appreciate” — he had made only $3.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2023
Asked once how he wanted to be remembered, he told The Associated Press: “He loved. He laughed. He cried. He was forgiven. He forgave. Greatly privileged.”
From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2021
Greatly impressed with what Watts had accomplished on a shoestring budget, they called him in for a meeting.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2015
Greatly shocked, I didn’t know what to say.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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