greatly

To large degree

Greatly means to a large degree or extent: The situation has greatly improved, I would greatly appreciate your help.

It intensifies verbs, particularly those expressing change, difference, or emotion.

The word carries a slightly formal tone—in casual speech, *really* or *a lot* often substitute.

magnitude

significantly

To meaningful extent

considerablyBy a large margin
substantiallyTo a significant degree
enormouslyTo vast degree

tremendously · vastly · immensely · hugely · extensively · massively · remarkably · exceptionally · profoundly · dramatically

emotional

deeply

To a profound extent

passionatelyWith intense emotion
ferventlyWith intense passionate feeling
ardentlyWith intense feeling

heartily · earnestly · sincerely · wholeheartedly · devotedly · fondly · lovingly · warmly · keenly · genuinely

emphasis

truly

In a genuine manner

indeedWord affirming emphasis
decidedlyWithout any doubt
emphaticallyWith strong emphasis

thoroughly · utterly · completely · absolutely · entirely · wholly · fully · positively · unquestionably · undoubtedly

Categories

"To a great extent" adverbsmuch, largely, vastly, considerably, substantially
intensifiersvery, really, extremely, absolutely, incredibly
quantifiersall, any, every, each, both

Opposites

degree/magnitude

greatlyslightly

To a minor extent

barely · minimally · hardly · scarcely · little

moral character

greatlybasely

In dishonorable fashion

ignobly · contemptibly · dishonorably · despicably · wretchedly

Phrases

great jobPraise for accomplishment
great dealSubstantial quantity or value
great workAcclaim for achievement
the greatestSuperlative of excellence
greater thanLarger in value
oh greatExasperated mock enthusiasm

Family

great, greatest, greater, greatness, Great Britain, great-grandmother, great-grandfather, greathearted

Familiarity: Top 5,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G