NYT Dictionary
PRIMARILY
/pɹaɪˈmɛɹ.əli/Adverbpri-MA-ri-lypri-ma-ri-ly · 4 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English primary Middle English -ly English -ly English primarily From primary + -ly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
secondarily
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.