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

Because with Jalen Brunson sidelined due to ankle soreness, the Knicks — and largely Josh Hart — aggressively sought Towns on the offensive end. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026

Those comments largely served as a testament to the staunch conservative’s willingness to work across the aisle to secure funding for his district. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026

Just under eight minutes into the first period Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Ovechkin popped Flyers defenseman Cam York with a firm but largely unremarkable shove. —Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026

Despite some displeasure with the agency campaign, the rank-and-file remained largely loyal to the leadership. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 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