# largely

Pronunciation: US say "LARJ-lee" /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/; UK say "LAHJ-lee" /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ.li/

## Adverb

1. To a great extent, though not entirely; mostly or mainly.
   - Simple: Mostly, or for the greatest part of something.
   - _The novel is largely autobiographical, drawing on the author's childhood._
   - _Critics largely agreed that the film deserved its acclaim._

## Adverb

2. On a large scale; widely, extensively, or in ample measure. *(dated)*
   - Simple: In a big way, over a wide area or in large amounts.
3. Fully; at great length. *(rare)*
   - Simple: Fully, or with a great deal of detail.

## Origin

Formed from "large" combined with the suffix "-ly."

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/largely (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).