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

But my belief is that this is the mighty theme contemporary fiction has largely overlooked. —Literary Hub, 2 June 2026

Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation). —Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026

Republicans framed the change as government efficiency, while Democrats decried it as partisan overreach by a largely white Legislature targeting a predominantly Black city amid broader fights over voting power. —Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026

The Israeli military had largely halted strikes on Beirut since a ceasefire took hold on April 16. —Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 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