English Explanatory Dictionary

chiefly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Especially or primarily; above all.
  2. Mainly or principally; almost entirely.
adj
  1. Of or relating to a chief.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃiːf.li/ en-us-chiefly.ogg

Word forms

chiefly more chiefly most chiefly chieflier chiefliest

Etymology

From Middle English chefly; equivalent to chief + -ly (adverbial suffix).

Synonyms

particularly for the most part largely first and foremost by and large

Derived words

unchiefly
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