Purely
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpjʊəli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Purely is an adverb meaning (now US regional) Wholly; really, completely.
Meaning
(now US regional) Wholly; really, completely.
More Meanings
- Solely; exclusively; merely, simply.
- Chastely, innocently; in a sinless manner, without fault.
- (now rare) Without physical adulterants; refinedly, with no admixture.
- (predicative, dialectal) Well, in good health.
Example Sentences
I am fascinated by the entire scene, I purely am.
"But this meal tonight is not a date, not in the traditional sense. It's purely platonic, I assure you."
faith and troth, / Strain'd purely from all hollow bias drawing: / Bids thee with most diuine integritie, / From heart of very heart, great Hector welcome.
The IRA should "lead by example" and "unilaterally" abandon paramilitary violence and adopt a purely political strategy, a leading Sinn Féin MP urged yesterday.
Synonyms for purely
Depending on context, synonyms include immaculately, perfectly, pristinely, unadulteratedly, undilutedly, untaintedly.
Antonyms for purely
Common opposites include impurely, pollutedly, uncleanly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include strictly, altogether, wholly, completely, entirely, totally.
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