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
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 enlarged, the size indicates two things: photographs are physically malleable, and Duchamp’s influence on art is big.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2018
Greatly enjoyed this travelogue, specially insights into aspects of Haiti that rarely make it through the scattered reporting.
From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2017
Greatly discomfited, the Helper turned to his partner, a wisp of a woman who seemed to be trying to hide behind her hair.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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