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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Atkins’ trial began May 11, and ran for 19 days of witness testimony and presentation of evidence that was almost entirely put on by the prosecution.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In his resignation statement, he said he wanted to focus on fighting "factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations" concerning his personal life, describing the investigation by Panorama and the Times as "fundamentally unfair".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
They are entirely beyond the reach of any executive order signed in Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The devastating alternative is generous transfers in the 70s followed by financial need in the 80s, reversing generational wealth building entirely.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Pa and Aunt Pretty and even Sal listened in silence, except for an occasional “My word,” or “I never heard that!” from my aunt, who stopped crocheting entirely by the third Wonder.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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