adverb
- mainly; mostly; primarily
Examples
- The company’s profits come chiefly from overseas sales.
- She was interested chiefly in the historical aspects of the museum.
- The damage was chiefly cosmetic and easily repaired.
- His success is chiefly due to hard work and determination.
- The region is known chiefly for its wine production.
- The book focuses chiefly on European history.
- Their concerns were chiefly about safety issues.