chiefly, principally, primarily, mainly, in the main
(adverb) for the most part; “he is mainly interested in butterflies”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
chiefly (comparative more chiefly, superlative most chiefly)
(focus) Especially or primarily; above all.
(focus) Mainly or principally; almost entirely.
• (above all): first and foremost, particularly; see also above all
• (almost entirely): by and large, for the most part, largely; see also mostly
chiefly (comparative chieflier, )
of or relating to a chief
Source: Wiktionary
Chief"ly, adv.
1. In the first place; principally; preëminently; above; especially. Search through this garden; leave unsearched no nook; But chiefly where those two fair creatures lodge. Milton.
2. For the most part; mostly. Those parts of the kingdom where the . . . estates of the dissenters chiefly lay. Swift.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
