Purely Synonyms and Antonyms

pyyo͝orlē
Entirely
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. totally
  2. essentially
  3. wholly
  4. thoroughly
Simply
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. merely
  2. plainly
  3. genuinely
  4. solely

Words Related to Purely

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Purely Sentence Examples

  • This printer is purely mechanical, and its speed is very high.

  • It was purely a woman thing.

  • In his adoption of a purely defensive policy at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War, he miscalculated the temper of the Athenians, whose morale would have been better sustained by a greater show of activity.

  • In his attitude towards the members of the Delian League Pericles likewise maintained a purely Athenian point of view.

  • The neighbouring country is pleasant enough, particularly along the river, but the town itself is purely industrial, and contains no pre-eminent buildings.

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