chiefly

adverb

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Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːf.li/

Etymology: From chief + -ly (adjectival suffix). Piecewise doublet of chefly and headly.

Of or relating to a chief.
“The maintenance of a perpetual fire came to be associated with chiefly or royal dignity.”

Etymology: From Middle English chefly; equivalent to chief + -ly (adverbial suffix).

Especially or primarily; above all.
“Their relationship is chiefly professional.”
“This is a term chiefly used by online gamers.”
Mainly or principally; almost entirely.