Synonyms for Entirely
Definition of 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"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "entirely"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like all, alone, altogether can replace "entirely" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 10 alternatives available, "entirely" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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