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 budget proposal relies on a tax windfall, largely attributed to the stock market success of artificial intelligence companies, to erase California’s deficit — but some analysts have warned that the AI bubble could burst. —Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

Together, the stories aim to show how our attitude toward animals is largely dependent on context and species. —Literary Hub, 9 June 2026

The robotics push was largely led by MIF board member Mark Burzynski. —P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026

In a note, SocGen commodity analysts said the 14% loss in global crude supply, largely driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has pushed prices about 30% higher. —Hugh Leask, CNBC, 8 June 2026

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