Definitions for chiefly

chiefly chief·ly

Spelling: [cheef-lee]
IPA: /ˈtʃif li/

Chiefly is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 112 anagrams from letters in chiefly (cefhily).

Definitions for chiefly

adverb

  1. primarily; essentially:
  2. mainly; mostly:

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or like a chief:

Origin of chiefly

Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at chief, -ly

Examples for chiefly

chiefly, we forgot the many, many problems there are with the bones—the book and score—to this show.

Testimony was what made the case, chiefly the confessions of the young men.

I revert, then, to my statement that God's relation to punishment is chiefly verbal.

But the boycott measure is also confused, chiefly because of its bouillabaisse of motivations.

But spring is not all of life, nor what at once chiefly concerns us.

The Innocence Project has done deservedly celebrated work exposing cases of wrongful convictions, chiefly in rapes and homicides.

chiefly, though, you cry because Elgort and Woodley are so good in this movie.

There were two factors that chiefly influenced her decision.

Lastly, and chiefly, a mind turned to what is just and good.

"chiefly by not doing and not expecting too much at first," said M'Leod.

Word Value for chiefly
Scrable

18

Words with friends

18

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