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Showing words for CHIEFLY using the English dictionary
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Definitions for Chiefly
[1] primarily; essentially: He phoned chiefly to let us know he was feeling better.
[2] mainly; mostly: This dish consists chiefly of noodles.
[3] of, relating to, or like a chief: his chiefly responsibilities.
[4] especially or essentially; above all
[5] in general; mainly; mostly
[6] of or relating to a chief or chieftain
Words related to Chiefly
essentially, especially, mostly, largely, principally, predominantly, mainly, primarily, overall, usually
Words nearby Chiefly
chief petty officer, chief rabbi, chief technician, chief warrant officer, chiefdom, chiefly, chieftain, chiel, chield, chiengmai, chiffchaff
Origin of Chiefly
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at chief, -ly
Synonyms for Chiefly
especially, essentially, largely, mostly, predominantly, principally, mainly, primarily, above all, in general, in the first place, in the main, on the whole, overall, usually