largely

adverb

large·​ly ˈlärj-lē 

: in a large manner

especially : to a large extent : mostly, primarily

words largely unknown a decade ago

Synonyms

• altogether
• basically
• by and large
• chiefly
• generally
• mainly
• mostly
• overall
• predominantly
• primarily
• principally
• substantially

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

Adding him to the roster appears tricky, with a full 40-man roster and the club’s position-player group largely set. —Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025

Its remarkable flexibility — allowing relationships between Sims of any gender since 2000, as well as support for a healthy modding community — has kept it socially relevant over time like few other video game series, even as its core appeal remains largely unchanged. —Susan Stone, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025

Though the southern side of the island is largely private, the other half is home to a harbor dotted with adorable homes and a boardwalk ideal for leisurely strolls. —Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025

Across Europe there has been a wave of far-right parties coming to power on largely populist platforms. —Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025

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