entirely

[en-tahyuhr-lee]

adverb

1. wholly or fully; completely or unreservedly.

   I am not entirely satisfied with the architect's design.

   Synonyms: thoroughly, totally

2. solely or exclusively.

entirely

/ ɪnˈtaɪəlɪ /

adverb

1. without reservation or exception; wholly; completely

2. solely or exclusively; only

Word History and Origins

Origin of entirely¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; entire, -ly

Example Sentences

The Vatican remains steadfast in its fundamental teachings, even as Leo brings an entirely new atmosphere to the church with events like the first hip-hop performance at the Vatican.

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“The lawsuits are entirely without merit and the allegations are baseless and irresponsible,” the Angels said in a statement shortly after the lawsuit was filed.

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Other employees were encouraged to leave, or worked for departments which were shuttered almost entirely, like the US Agency for International Development.

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The inferno seriously damaged Beutner’s house, forcing him and his family to rent elsewhere in the neighborhood, and destroyed his mother-in-law’s home entirely.

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Tourists see abundance — the beach houses, the boutiques, the seafood shacks — but the year-round population lives in an entirely different economy.

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Related Words

• absolutely 
• alone 
• altogether 
• completely 
• exclusively 
• fully 
• only 
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• quite 
• solely 
• thoroughly 
• totally 
• utterly 
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