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

Civil defense workers and residents in the city of Deir al-Balah searched through the rubble largely using their bare hands. — Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026

The FactPostNews accounts gained millions of new followers and billions of impressions across platforms, and the organization largely avoided becoming a story itself after fumbling the release of its 2024 autopsy report. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Its caseworkers are largely new and low-paid, and the call center Florida told the courts could fill the gaps in its notices gives agents only minutes per caller. — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

His customers are largely under 40 and, until recently, have never considered buying vintage jewelry or historic clocks. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 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