Wholly Definition & Meaning
wholly
- 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"
"Wholly" in song lyrics
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"Only the loneliness knows him wholly"
Buck 65 — Corrugated Tin Facade
Words that rhyme with wholly
Usage tips for "wholly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wholly" 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 wholly to find words that pair well.
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- What does wholly mean?
- 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"
- What part of speech is wholly?
- Wholly is an adverb.