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
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.
• (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
• allergy, gallery, regally
Source: Wiktionary
Large"ly, adv.
Definition: In a large manner. Dryden. Milton.
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
2 April 2025
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest iced coffee is 14,228.1 liters and was created by Caffé Bene (South Korea), in Yangju, South Korea, on 17 July 2014. They poured iced black Americano on the giant cup that measured 3.3 meters tall and 2.62 meters wide.
