Chiefly
7 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Predominantly or above all else.
“The exhibition was attended chiefly by local schoolchildren.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtʃiːfli/
Syllables
chief·ly
Related Words
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Starts with CH, contains the IE vowel pair and a LY ending, no repeated letters
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 18 points, Y ending adds flexibility, LY scores well alongside the CH opening
Words Related to Chiefly
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up chiefly in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!