Wholly Definition

wholly
adverb
  1. 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"

Synonyms for wholly

all

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

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altogether

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

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completely

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

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entirely

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

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totally

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

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whole

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

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"Wholly" in song lyrics

See how wholly is used in real songs:

  • "Only the loneliness knows him wholly"
    Buck 65 — Corrugated Tin Facade

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Usage tips for "wholly"

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