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largely(dictionary)

largely (iou)



largely adverb. ME.
[from LARGE adjective + -LY2.]
Liberally, generously, bountifully. arch. ME.
To a great extent; extensively, greatly, considerably, abundantly, much. Now usu., principally, on the whole. ME.
E. M. Forster For so young a man he had read largely. E. Bowen Constructed largely of glass and blistered white paint, Waikiki faced the sea boldly. E. Waugh In my experience the more responsible posts in the army are largely filled by certifiable lunatics.
At (great) length, in full, fully. LME-M19.
With a wide or general application; in a broad sense. arch. LME.
Freely, without restraint. LME-M16.
In large characters, letters, or outlines. Now rare. E17.
With lofty demeanour; loftily, pompously. M19.