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

Today, the company has room for further growth, thanks largely to the AI spending cycle, according to SemiAnalysis. — Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Fed officials largely agree that the central bank shouldn’t hike interest rates because energy prices will eventually come down on their own. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Missourians for Fair Taxation, largely funded by the Missouri Association of Realtors PAC, opposes the measure. — Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

The finale went to extra innings thanks largely to an error by Atlanta second baseman Ozzie Albies, but Baltimore loaded the bases in the 10th with the score 2-all and couldn't win it. — ABC News, 26 July 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