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

Then there’s the added challenge of making a film that is both faithful to the cherished stage production and accessible to audiences who are entirely unfamiliar with the show.

From Salon

Some have urged the government to be more radical on Help to Buy with Manchester mayor Andy Burnham calling for it to be "suspended" while others have called for it to be scrapped entirely.

From BBC

While “September 5” has assumed new, and not entirely welcome, resonance since Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

Palestinian land was often described as "wilderness" or "desert," and the Zionist slogan "a land without a people for a people without a land," used as early as 1843, was entirely explicit.

From Salon

"As our documents show, we have relied upon the most state-of-the-art testing protocols for decades and have been entirely transparent with government institutions and academic researchers regarding our findings."

From BBC

Related Words

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