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

Moo Deng soared to stardom shortly after she was born in 2024, largely thanks to a keeper who shared adorable pictures and videos of the baby hippo on social media. —Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026

Gas prices are rising largely due to global oil supply disruptions tied to conflict in the Middle East. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026

Payments largely depend on a recipient’s retirement age. —Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026

The latest move appears to signal a potential shift after Cuba has allowed limited private enterprise on the island since 2021, though those opportunities have largely excluded Cubans living abroad. —Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Mar. 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