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

And while The Atlantic has published largely skeptical coverage of major AI companies and their products’ impact on society, Thompson’s tone, in his podcasts and LinkedIn posts, has been more optimistic. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Some argue that the United States is in the throes of a housing crisis, given that young people have been largely priced out of the market. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Individually, the songs on Beat were largely recognizable in the broader indie rock world—post-rock and shoegaze live alongside torchy trip-hop and pure ambient. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026

The menu, overseen by the chef Mike Cain, is largely playing the hits. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 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