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

This June, his administration largely shifted special-education oversight to HHS and the Office for Civil Rights to the Department of Justice. — Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Iowa's 1st District is a microcosm of the state, largely rural with urban and suburban pockets. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

This concern remained largely under the public radar until a Covid-era crunch thrust it into the spotlight. — Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

The high-profile case, which sparked national outrage, hinged largely on graphic body-camera footage. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 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