mostly

adverb

most·​ly ˈmōst-lē 

: for the greatest part : mainly

a mostly accurate story

Synonyms of mostly

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

Examples of mostly in a Sentence

the weather this month has been mostly mild

Recent Examples on the Web

Partly for the flowers and the bees, but mostly for the support of her neighbors. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

The Ducks are mostly leaning on strong recruiting and homegrown solutions, such as sophomore tackle Fox Crader, to replace three starters. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The studies While mostly used for erectile dysfunction, both tadalafil and sildenafil are approved for treating a rare form of high blood pressure affecting the lungs. — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

With Sport on, the system mostly ignores the pneumatics altogether, prioritizing speed and power. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mostly

• ghostly

Kids Definition

mostly

adverb

most·​ly ˈmōst-lē 

: for the greatest part : mainly