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

That's largely because each heating type is more efficient in these climates based on their functions and efficiency. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025

Since then, the singer has largely remained out of the public eye following a major health battle that began in 2022, when doctors discovered a tumour in his mouth. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2025

While that year coincides with the first Pop-Tarts Bowl, the business growth comes largely from a different college football game. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2025

At the time, both largely anti-hemp forces advocating a sharp restriction or repeal of the language, as well as largely pro-hemp forces seeking regulations on the language to ensure industry longevity, celebrated the 2018 definition as a victory. —Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 27 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