vornehmlich
Translation
primarily, mainly, chiefly, especially
Examples
Er liest vornehmlich historische Romane.
He primarily reads historical novels.
Die Kritik richtet sich vornehmlich gegen die Regierung.
The criticism is aimed primarily at the government.
Grammar Patterns
vornehmlich + ((verb)) primarily does sth. He primarily reads crime novels. Er liest vornehmlich Krimis.
((verb)) + vornehmlich + ((sth.)) does sth. primarily He reads crime novels primarily. Er liest vornehmlich Krimis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mainly, primarily, especially; Antonyms: incidentally, secondarily
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'vornehm' (distinguished) with the adverbial suffix '-lich'. It carries the sense of something being 'taken before' others in importance.
Memory Tips
While 'vornehm' describes a person's class, 'vornehmlich' describes a thing's primary importance. The '-lich' makes it an adverb.