Entirely Definition & Meaning
entirely
- adverb
- to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly'); "he was wholly convinced"; "entirely satisfied with the meal"; "it was completely different from what we expected"; "was completely at fault"; "a totally new situation"; "the directions were all wrong"; "it was not altogether her fault"; "an altogether new approach"; "a whole new idea"
- without any others being included or involved; "was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively"; "did it solely for money"; "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone"; "a privilege granted only to him"
"Entirely" in song lyrics
See how entirely is used in real songs:
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"Content with the pain entirely"
Cale Sampson f/ Memo, Nfact, Second Thought — Fate -
"But as a little kid I was innocent entirely"
Crooked I f/ Sally Anthony — Villain -
"Eatin' your beat flesh entirely"
Jus Allah — White Nightmare
Words that rhyme with entirely
Usage tips for "entirely"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "entirely" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for entirely to find words that pair well.