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gen·er·al·ly Listen to audio/ˈʤɛnrəli/ adverb
1 [more generally; most generally] : in a general way : in a way that is not detailed or specific
He talked generally about his plans. I had a generally good day.
2 : in most cases : usually
Generally [=in general], his suggestions have been well-received. It generally takes about a month for the shipment to arrive. When stocks are up, bonds are generally down. Writers generally oppose censorship. = Generally (speaking), writers oppose censorship.
3 : by or to most people
a generally used phrase This town is generally regarded as a good place to raise kids.

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