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

It is largely situated between the Garnett and Five Points MARTA stations. —Monique John, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026

Business executive Clark Dean, the only Republican who accepted the civic group’s invitation, largely sidestepped specific spending commitments and pitched a business-minded overhaul of government. —Adam Beam, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026

The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway where roughly a fifth of the world’s oil passes through normally, has remained largely closed. —ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and the City Council have largely been unified in their support for the cameras, especially as a crimefighting tool. —Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 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