largely

[lahrj-lee] / ˈlɑrdʒ li /

ADVERB

to a great extent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broadly chiefly generally mostly predominantly principally widely

WEAK

abundantly as a rule by and large commodiously comprehensively considerably copiously expansively extensively extravagantly generously grandly immoderately imposingly in a big way in a grand manner lavishly liberally magnificently mainly on a large scale overall primarily prodigally prodigiously voluminously

Example Sentences

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But since the deal was for a mere 2 million doses over three years, the HIV community was largely unimpressed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Van Dijk largely stayed in the middle of the defence, venturing out less often than his defensive partner.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The tech sector has largely supported Anthropic in the wake of the punitive measures.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The drag from higher gas prices was largely offset by increased tax refunds in the first three months of the year.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“A kindhearted old man who kept largely to himself. Funny, no one ever could remember when I arrived here.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray