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

Last year, however, marked another slowdown, which experts largely attributed to a decline in international migration. —Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 23 June 2026

The repair marks a major improvement for residents who had been enduring South Florida's summer heat while climbing stairs or remaining largely confined to their units. —Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 June 2026

Recorded live over two days at Electrical Audio in Chicago, BASIC was largely improvised. —Jason P. Woodbury, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026

Three fatal accidents within 24 hours last weekend have renewed calls for stricter regulations in an industry that is largely responsible for regulating itself. —David Hickey, NBC news, 22 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