wholly
Americanadverb
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entirely; totally; altogether; quite.
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to the whole amount, extent, etc.
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so as to comprise or involve all.
adverb
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completely, totally, or entirely
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without exception; exclusively
Etymology
Origin of wholly
First recorded in 1250–1300, wholly is from the Middle English word holliche. See whole, -ly
Example Sentences
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“The Chronology of Water,” on the other hand, is a wholly unforgettable turn for Stewart, who lets her actors do all the storytelling while she remains laser-focused on exploring artful and stylish new storytelling modes.
From Salon
It wasn’t wholly surprising having seen “Breaking Bad” and working on “Better Call Saul” that Vince Gilligan would want long pieces where the plot is being developed by watching character development through action.
However, the judge said the CAA's application for a private prosecution had been "wholly inadequate" when it came to disclosing her social media activity towards him.
From BBC
Safdie said the 29-year-old Franco-American actor was tailor-made for the title role and wholly committed to the project from the get-go.
From Barron's
Kalshi tells Barron’s that prediction markets’ “structure, utility, and business model make them wholly different from gambling, while their broad cultural appeal differentiates them from standard financial markets.”
From Barron's
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