Synonyms of initially

initially

adverb

i-ˈni-sh(ə-)lē 

as in originally

in the beginning

we initially intended to rebuild our hurricane-damaged home from the ground up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• originally
• primarily
• to start with
• at first
• firstly
• incipiently
• primitively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• finally
• ultimately
• lastly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of initially

Sportman was contacted about the hole by Alyssa Peterson, a community activist in Hartford who initially helped organize the volunteer clean-ups at Spring Grove. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

The two have both said that their relationship was initially casual. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Sebastian Krautz went viral on NBC10 Boston this week after admitting he was initially terrified to travel to the United States because of news about crime and safety. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026

Prosecutors reopen case Pino was initially charged in August 2026 with three counts of careless boating, a minor misdemeanor carrying a minimum sentence of 60 days in county jail. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026