generally

adverb

gen·​er·​al·​ly ˈjen-rə-lē 

ˈje-nə-,

ˈje-nər-lē

: in a general manner: such as

a

: in disregard of specific instances and with regard to an overall picture

generally speaking

b

: as a rule : usually

Synonyms

• commonly
• natch [slang]
• naturally
• normally
• ordinarily
• typically
• usually

Examples of generally in a Sentence

He talked generally about his plans.

I had a generally good day.

It generally takes about a month for the shipment to arrive.

When stocks are up, bonds are generally down.

This town is generally regarded as a good place to raise kids.

Recent Examples on the Web

The price of stone has been steadily rising for nearly a decade, and stones of this carat size are generally only found on the secondary market as new alexandrites rarely exceed 5 carats. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024

As is usually the case, alcohol is still generally cheaper at home than in bars and restaurants, and beer remains lower-priced than many liquors. —Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024

Two of those 10 teams won the Super Bowl: the 1986 New York Giants (nine wins of seven or fewer points) and the 2015 Denver Broncos (in the year where Peyton Manning was injured, benched briefly and generally ineffective). —Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024

Summary Incline walking is a great way to boost your exercise intensity in a way that is generally safe and has little impact on your joints. —Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing generally

• generally speaking

Kids Definition

generally

adverb

gen·​er·​al·​ly ˈjen-(ə-)rə-lē 

ˈjen-ər-lē

1

: for the most part

generally speaking

2

: as a rule : usually