largely

American  

[lahrj-lee] / ˈlɑrdʒ li /

adverb

1. to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly.

   The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.

2. in great quantity; much.

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largely British  

/ ˈlɑːdʒlɪ /

adverb

1. principally; to a great extent

2. on a large scale or in a large manner

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Etymology

Origin of largely

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; large + -ly

Example Sentences

In a season where attacking players have largely not stood out consistently across the entire campaign, he is the exception.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

By the 1970s, elevator operators had largely vanished, lingering mostly in luxury hotels where their old-world charm and sense of ceremony still held appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In this economy, how consumers have felt has proven largely divorced from how they have spent.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“It’s notable that these bonuses and tips will be largely out of baristas’ control, relying on customer tipping and store performance metrics as determined by Starbucks management.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The results of Braman’s study have been largely corroborated by similar studies elsewhere in the United States.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

Related Words

• broadly
• chiefly
• generally
• mostly
• predominantly
• principally
• widely