generally

adverb

gen·​er·​al·​ly ˈjen-rə-lē 

ˈje-nə-,

ˈje-nər-lē

: in a general manner: such as

a

: in disregard of specific instances and with regard to an overall picture

generally speaking

b

: as a rule : usually

Synonyms

• usually
• normally
• typically

Examples of generally in a Sentence

He talked generally about his plans.

I had a generally good day.

It generally takes about a month for the shipment to arrive.

When stocks are up, bonds are generally down.

This town is generally regarded as a good place to raise kids.

Recent Examples on the Web

Boise State generally made life miserable for Layne, the Idaho Vandals transfer who followed his coach, Jason Eck, from Moscow to Albuquerque. —Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025

While malls generally prohibit firearms of any kind inside, businesses along public streets face a different situation. —Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025

The royals could generally handle their alcohol — except for one senior member. —Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025

Shoulder season in the Jungfrau Region generally runs between April and May as well as September and October. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing generally

• generally speaking

Kids Definition

generally

adverb

gen·​er·​al·​ly ˈjen-(ə-)rə-lē 

ˈjen-ər-lē

1

: for the most part

generally speaking

2

: as a rule : usually