largely

Definition

In a widespread or large manner.

Etymology

From large + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "She smiled at Aristide, who smiled at her, and Jean, seeing them happy, smiled largely at them both."
• "They were largely successful in their efforts."
• "Herbarium material does not, indeed, allow one to extrapolate safely: what you see is what you get; what you get is classical alpha-taxonomy which is, very largely and for sound reasons, in disrepute today."