chiefly

[ cheef-lee ]

/ ˈtʃif li /

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adverb

primarily; essentially: He phoned chiefly to let us know he was feeling better.

mainly; mostly: This dish consists chiefly of noodles.

adjective

of, relating to, or like a chief: his chiefly responsibilities.

Origin of chiefly

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at chief, -ly

synonym study for chiefly

1, 2. See especially.

Words nearby chiefly

chief petty officer, chief rabbi, chief technician, chief warrant officer, chiefdom, chiefly, chieftain, chiel, chield, chiengmai, chiffchaff

Example sentences from the Web for chiefly

Chiefly, we forgot the many, many problems there are with the bones—the book and score—to this show.

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Testimony was what made the case, chiefly the confessions of the young men.

The Myth of the Central Park Five |Edward Conlon |October 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The Innocence Project has done deservedly celebrated work exposing cases of wrongful convictions, chiefly in rapes and homicides.

The Myth of the Central Park Five |Edward Conlon |October 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Chiefly, though, you cry because Elgort and Woodley are so good in this movie.

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But the boycott measure is also confused, chiefly because of its bouillabaisse of motivations.

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Such mitigation of its influence as may be found is chiefly due to voluntary charitable agency.

The Criminal |Havelock Ellis
This portage lies over an open pine ridge, from which the timber has been chiefly burned.

Personal Memoirs Of A Residence Of Thirty Years With The Indian Tribes On The American Frontiers |Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
The wind of Victor Hugo, however, is chiefly of the lyric kind.

Victor Hugo: His Life and Works |G. Barnett Smith
The post on which the Republicans chiefly confided for their defence was that of Morne Fortune.

The History of the First West India Regiment |A. B. Ellis
It was Loring's attitude throughout the scene that chiefly impressed Amaldi.

Shadows of Flames |Amelie Rives

British Dictionary definitions for chiefly

chiefly

/ (ˈtʃiːflɪ) /

adverb

especially or essentially; above all

in general; mainly; mostly

adjective

of or relating to a chief or chieftain

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chiefly

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