LARGELY

largely, mostly, for the most part

(adverb) in large part; mainly or chiefly; “These accounts are largely inactive”

largely

(adverb) on a large scale; “the sketch was so largely drawn that you could see it from the back row”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

largely (comparative largelier or more largely, superlative largeliest or most largely)

In a widespread or large manner.

For the most part; mainly or chiefly.

On a large scale; amply.

(obsolete) Fully, at great length.

Synonyms

• (in a large manner)

• (for the most part): by and large, for the most part, in the main; see also mostly

• (on a large scale): abundantly, fully, plentifully

• (at great length): at length

Anagrams

• allergy, gallery, regally

Source: Wiktionary

Large"ly, adv.

Definition: In a large manner. Dryden. Milton.

LARGE

Large, a. [Compar. Larger; superl. Largest.] Etym: [F., fr. L. largus. Cf. Largo.]

1. Exceeding most other things of like in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious; extensive; -- opposed to small; as, a nlarge horse; a large house or room; a large lake or pool; a large jug or spoon; a large vineyard; a large army; a large city.

Note: For linear dimensions, and mere extent, great, and not large, is used as a qualifying word; as, great length, breadth, depth; a great distance; a great height.

2. Abundant; ample; as, a large supply of provisions. We hare yet large day. Milton.

3. Full in statement; diffuse; full; profuse. I might be very large upon the importance and advantages of education. Felton.

4. Having more than usual power or capacity; having broad sympathies and generous impulses; comprehensive; -- said of the mind and heart.

5. Free; unembarrassed. [Obs.] Of burdens all he set the Paynims large. Fairfax.

6. Unrestrained by decorum; -- said of language. [Obs.] "Some large jests he will make." Shak.

7. Prodigal in expending; lavish. [Obs.] Chaucer.

8. (Naut.)

Definition: Crossing the line of a ship's course in a favorable direction;

– said of the wind when it is abeam, or between the beam and the quarter. At large. (a) Without restraint or confinement; as, to go at large; to be left at large. (b) Diffusely; fully; in the full extent; as, to discourse on a subject at large.

– Common at large. See under Common, n.

– Electors at large, Representative at large, electors, or a representative, as in Congress, chosen to represent the whole of a State, in distinction from those chosen to represent particular districts in a State. [U. S.] -- To give, go, run, or sail large (Naut.), to have the wind crossing the direction of a vessel's course in such a way that the sails feel its full force, and the vessel gains its highest speed. See Large, a., 8.

Syn.

– Big; bulky; huge; capacious; comprehensive; ample; abundant; plentiful; populous; copious; diffusive; liberal.

Large, adv.

Definition: Freely; licentiously. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Large, n. (Mus.)

Definition: A musical note, formerly in use, equal to two longs, four breves, or eight semibreves.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition