considerably

American  

[kuhn-sid-er-uh-blee] / kənˈsɪd ər ə bli /

adverb

1. to a noteworthy or marked extent; much; noticeably; substantially; amply.

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Etymology

Origin of considerably

consider(able) + -ably

Explanation

Anything described with the word considerably happens substantially or in a major way. A considerably better job is a much better job. A considerable amount of rain is a significant amount of rain: not just a little rain. So if something occurs considerably, it occurs to a great degree. A considerably bad day is a very bad day. A considerably wealthy person is an extremely wealthy person. A considerably dark sky is a dreary sky indeed. If you feel considerably worse than yesterday, you feel much worse. This word intensifies things. When you see considerably, you know something is being heightened.

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

considerably

Now, she finds interacting with strangers considerably less scary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

However, she not only won the B Final, but lifted considerably more than many in the 'elite' division, securing an overall ranking of sixth.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Demand for mortgages to finance purchases of vacation homes has picked up considerably over the last year, according to a separate analysis of federal data by real-estate brokerage Redfin.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

The new regulations "considerably broaden the scope for entrepreneurs and private companies on the island," state controlled media reported.

From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026

Behind him, just then, Franny blew her nose with guileless abandon; the report was considerably louder than might have been expected from so fine and delicate-appearing an organ.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

Related Words

• appreciably
• far
• greatly
• markedly
• noticeably
• rather
• remarkably
• somewhat
• substantially