mostly

adverb

most·​ly ˈmōst-lē How to pronounce mostly (audio)
: for the greatest part : mainly

Examples of mostly in a Sentence

the weather this month has been mostly mild
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Unfortunately, the question of how much worth is placed on an Israeli life versus a Palestinian one is answered mostly in words, and thus, in too direct (and perhaps too didactic) a fashion, when so much of the movie’s drama could have grounded it emotionally. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025 Musically, both rappers have been mostly quiet in 2025. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025 The Broadway revival, which received mostly positive reviews, received only one 2024 Tony Award nomination (for Best Musical Revival) and went home empty-handed. Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025 Teneo found intelligence gathering by the New Orleans Police Department remains mostly reactive and lacks advanced tools and formal coordination protocols. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mostly

Word History

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mostly was in 1563

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“Mostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mostly. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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mostly

adverb
most·​ly ˈmōst-lē How to pronounce mostly (audio)
: for the greatest part : mainly

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