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

Ohio State, though largely untested, has been dominant and looks poised to defend its national title after finally vanquishing Michigan. —The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2025

The recommendation sent shockwaves through the medical community, who largely decried it as risking children’s lives. —Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 6 Dec. 2025

There, commissioners sat in front of a screen depicting a graph showing revenues for a nonprofit, called Access Sacramento, which largely draws money allocated by the cable commission. —Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 Dec. 2025

For now, too, the tape has encouragingly loosened its linkage to crypto prices, which remain close to recent lows even as the equity indexes have largely reclaimed their losses. —Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Dec. 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