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chiefly Synonyms

Another word for chiefly

Choosing another word for chiefly that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adverb definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Above all; mainly or for the most part.

Usage Example

"The region's economy relies mainly on sustainable agriculture and seasonal tourism."

Strongest
mainly
primarily
principally
mostly
predominantly
Strong
largely
above all
especially
particularly

Opposites of chiefly

The opposite of chiefly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

secondarily
minorly
incidentally
See all opposites of chiefly

• Nearby Words

chide
chief
chiefdom
chiefly
chieftain
chieftess
chiffchaff

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chiefly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chiefly
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