entirely
Americanadverb
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wholly or fully; completely or unreservedly.
I am not entirely satisfied with the architect's design.
- Synonyms:
- thoroughly, totally
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solely or exclusively.
adverb
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without reservation or exception; wholly; completely
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solely or exclusively; only
Etymology
Origin of entirely
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at entire, -ly
Example Sentences
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Entirely hand drawn, the film was hailed as a visual masterpiece marking Miyazaki's return to the traditional animation of his early career, after incorporating computer generated images in "Spirited Away" and "Howl's Moving Castle."
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
"Entirely new evidence that wasn't previously available to anybody - not to the solicitor, not to Robin, not to the world."
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
Entirely affordable developments could tap into extra density, and the bill would prevent cities and counties from requiring developers to build parking in those transit-rich areas, except for spaces for deliveries or people with disabilities.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024
Entirely written and recorded with artists from his birthplace of Hermosillo, Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2023
Entirely on its own, a scene came back to me: I remembered another bus stop.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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