Definitions for chiefly
ˈtʃif lichief·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. chiefly, principally, primarily, mainly, in the mainadverb

   for the most part

   "he is mainly interested in butterflies"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. chieflyadverb

   especially or primarily; above all

2. chieflyadverb

   mainly or principally; almost entirely

3. chieflyadjective

   of, or relating to a chief

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Chieflyadverb

   Principally; eminently; more than common.

   Etymology: from chief.

   Any man who will seriously consider the nature of an epic poem, what actions it describes, and what persons they are chiefly whom it informs, will find it a work full of difficulty. John Dryden, Juven. Preface.

   Those parts of the kingdom, where the number and estates of the dissenters chiefly lay. Jonathan Swift.

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1. chiefly

   Chiefly generally means mainly or principally. It refers to something that is predominantly or for the most part in a certain way.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Chieflyadverb

   in the first place; principally; preeminently; above; especially

2. Chieflyadverb

   for the most part; mostly

How to pronounce chiefly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say chiefly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of chiefly in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of chiefly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of chiefly in a Sentence

1. Thomas Jefferson:

   I read no newspaper now but Ritchie's, and in that chiefly the advertisements, for they contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper.

2. Mary Kirby:

   There are myriad concerns when looking at this design, chiefly whether or not passengers would be able to evacuate in 90 seconds.

3. Marianne Moore:

   When one cannot appraise out of one's own experience, the temptation to blunder is minimized, but even when one can, appraisal seems chiefly useful as appraisal of the appraiser.

4. Socrates:

   I do nothing but go about persuading you all, old and young alike, not to take thought for your persons or your properties, but and chiefly to care about the greatest improvement of the soul. I tell you that virtue is not given by money, but that from virtue comes money and every other good of man, public as well as private. This is my teaching, and if this is the doctrine which corrupts the youth, I am a mischievous person.

5. Saint Francis de Sales:

   Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering you own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=chiefly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chiefly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=chiefly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiefly