Wholly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhəʊ.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Wholly is an adverb meaning Completely and entirely; to the fullest extent.
Meaning
Completely and entirely; to the fullest extent.
More Meanings
- Exclusively and solely.
Example Sentences
wholly wrong
A creature wholly given to brawls and wine.
The explosion rocked the Riteng Computer Accessory Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pegatron, in Shanghai’s Songjiang district.
And Moses sware on that day, saying, Surely the land whereon thy feet haue troden, shall be thine inheritance, and thy childrens for euer, because thou hast wholly followed the Lord my God.
Word Forms
- wholely
- wholy
Synonyms for wholly
Depending on context, synonyms include completely, totally, entirely, solely, all, altogether.
Antonyms for wholly
Common opposites include partly, part, partially.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include completely, totally, entirely, altogether, whole, all.
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