Idiom idiom
a great deal better
Meaning
much better or significantly improved. You use this when you want to emphasize that the difference is quite large.
Examples
“I feel a great deal better after a long nap.”
“The new manager changed the office rules, and now the team feels a great deal better about their work.”
“Although the recovery process was slow and painful, the patient felt a great deal better once the medication finally began to take effect.”
Last updated April 22, 2026