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Synonyms for greatly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : greyt-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgreɪt li

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Définition of greatly

Origin :
  • c.1200, from great + -ly (2). Cf. Middle Dutch grotelike, Dutch grootelijks.
  • adv considerably
Example sentences :
  • "I just wanted to be sure you were all right," said Percival, greatly relieved.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Suddenly, however, something happened that worried him greatly.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • He had bought the wonderful beasts, greatly envied by all his neighbors.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • As a result the grain in the Egyptian markets had greatly increased in value.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • I was greatly delighted at this; there must have been a good shower or two here.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • England accomplished her purpose in part, but greatly suffered for her exploit.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • She is greatly disturbed at the contents of a letter from Lovelace.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Hester was greatly delighted with his ready compliance with her request.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • This grade I had to cross; and I was greatly afraid that I would meet some one.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • Hester was greatly struck with the poetic tone of the remark.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

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