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Definition of chiefly : 1. For the most part; mostly.
2. In the first place; principally; preeminently; above; especially.

Synonyms:

primarily, in the main, principally, particularly, in the first place, mainly, in general, generally

dominantly, superiorly, above, eminently, maximally, commandingly, supremely, consummately, sovereignly, paramountly, predominantly, better

lordly, capitally, signally, masterly

Usage examples:

• I think so, chiefly by remembering a good girl. - "Carnac's Folly, Volume 2.", Gilbert Parker.
• What the merchant wants chiefly with the traveling man is to do business with him. - "Tales of the Road", Charles N. Crewdson.
• " I don't know," Banks said desperately, and then added, " It depends chiefly on Her." - "The Jervaise Comedy", J. D. Beresford.