largely

adverb

large·​ly ˈlärj-lē 

: in a large manner

especially : to a large extent : mostly, primarily

words largely unknown a decade ago

Synonyms of largely

• mostly
• mainly
• primarily
• chiefly
• predominantly
• principally
• basically
• generally

Examples of largely in a Sentence

The story is largely true.

He is largely responsible for the problem.

The economy is based largely on farming.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Tigers put up 438 yards of offense, largely thanks to a career night from Hardy. —Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 16 Nov. 2025

During Friday’s bar admission ceremony, one speaker lamented Parker is largely remembered for his role as a top aide to Grant during and after the Civil War. —Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025

Jobs in technology and finance, for example, are at greater risk largely due to generative artificial intelligence, which can supplant a human’s analytical skills, according to a separate report by Indeed. —Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025

Democrats had largely suggested the subsidies were the reason for the shutdown, which ended earlier this week. —Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

largely

adverb

large·​ly ˈlärj-lē 

1

: generally sense 1

the story is largely true

2

: in a great amount

tipped the waiter largely