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Purely

/ˈpjɔːli/

Wholly; really, completely.

📖 Definitions of "Purely"

adverb
  1. 1

    Wholly; really, completely.

  2. 2

    Solely; exclusively; merely, simply.

  3. 3

    Chastely, innocently; in a sinless manner, without fault.

  4. 4

    Without physical adulterants; refinedly, with no admixture.

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strictlynounIn a strict manner.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Purely"

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WordDefinition
strictlyIn a strict manner.
altogetherCompletely, wholly, or without exception.
whollyCompletely and entirely; to the fullest extent; (loosely, exaggeratedly) very; to a great extent.
completelyTo the fullest extent or degree; totally.
entirelyTo the full or entire extent.
totally(degree, colloquial) Very; extremely.
utterlyCompletely; entirely; to the fullest extent.
fullyIn a full manner; without lack or defect; completely, entirely.
downright(figurative) Completely, wholly.
wholeheartedlyIn a wholehearted (“showing enthusiastic and unconditional commitment”) manner; without reserve; enthusiastically, unreservedly.
rigorouslyIn a rigorous manner.
clearly(modal) Without a doubt; obviously.
straightforwardIn a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.
perfectlyWholly, completely, totally.
truly(modal) Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really.
genuinelyIn a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
plainlyObviously; clearly.
absolutelyIn an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
veryTo a great extent or degree.
eminentlyTo a great degree; notably; highly.

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