wholly (ˈhəʊllɪ
)
Definitions
adverb
- completely, totally, or entirely
- without exception; exclusively
Synonyms
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completely,
totally,
perfectly,
fully,
entirely,
comprehensively,
altogether,
thoroughly,
utterly,
heart and soul,
one hundred per cent
in every respect,
Usage examples
I want to believe you are wholly innocent of those boys" deaths.
, Coffin in Fashion (1987)This suggests that patients "could conceivably have their deficits partly or wholly reversed", Brew says.
New Scientist (2003)Even more interesting is that with Mr. Riddell's involvement, the Flames are now essentially wholly owned by the oil patch.
Globe and Mail (2003)An intended initiative on cancer treatment was wholly undermined by counter-claims from within the Beatson Institute in Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald (2001)After a wholly uncritical recap of all the Roswell myths, an even more thrilling exhibit was produced with a flourish.
, HOW MUMBO-JUMBO CONQUERED THE WORLD (2004)