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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In both countries, more than two-thirds believe that responsibility for the state of the economy lies either wholly, or at least in part, with the UK government.
From BBC
Further, these applications must be wholly reliable, which a probabilistic system like AI will always struggle to be.
It was a wholly unexpected collapse from Lens, who came into the weekend with the best defensive record in the division.
From Barron's
It was a wholly unexpected capitulation from Lens, who came into the weekend with the best defensive record in the division.
From Barron's
The magistrate said: "You've shown complete disregard of the entire process, and it would be wholly unsuitable to put you back into the community at this time."
From BBC
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