Synonyms of purely
111 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for purely is quite. Other synonyms of purely are absolutely, altogether, outright, finally and solely.
Synonyms and similar words for purely
adverbWholly; really, completely.
- thoroughlyIn a thorough or complete manner.
- totally
- absolutelyIn an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
- all-out
- tout à fait
- all the way
- stone-cold informal
- blind
- altogetherCompletely, wholly, or without exception.
- starkStarkly; entirely, absolutely.
- cold
- cap-a-pieFrom head to toe, especially of armor or other military accoutrements.
- categoricallyAbsolutely; in all regards (leaving no doubt or ambiguity).
- completely
- detaillyIn detail.
- downrightCompletely, wholly.
- entirely
- exhaustivelyIn an exhaustive manner.
- finallyDefinitively, comprehensively.
- first and lastAltogether; wholly.
- flat-out
- flat out
- from aardvark to zymurgySynonym of from A to Z: from the beginning to the end; covering everything comprehensively.
- from A to ZCovering a complete range; comprehensively; from beginning to end.
- from head to toe
- from soup to nuts
- from stem to stern
- from the rooter to the tooter
- from top to bottom
- from top to toeOf a person's appearance or equipment, completely, all over.
- fully
- handsomelyRegarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely...
- heartilyIn a hearty manner.
- head to footSynonym of head to toe.
- head to tailSynonym of head to toe.
- head to toe
- hook
- line
- and sinker
- in detail
- in fullFully; to the whole extent.
- lock
- stock
- and barrel
- one hundred percentTotally, completely.
- out-and-out
- out and outCompletely; thoroughly.
- outrightWholly; completely; entirely.
- particularly
- perfectly
- plumb
- properlyEntirely; extremely; thoroughly.
- quiteWith verbs, especially past participles.
- right
- root and branchTotally, completely.
- soundlyIn a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency.
- soup-to-nutsComprehensive; complete; covering all of something.
- straight up
- through and throughCompletely; entirely; fundamentally.
- top to tailSynonym of head to toe (“in reversed positions”).
- top to toeSynonym of head to toe.
- totesTotally.
- to the boneCompletely, totally.
- to the coreCompletely, down to one's very essence.
- to the full
- utterlyCompletely; entirely; to the fullest extent.
- well and trulyCompletely; utterly; without doubt.
- wholeIn entirety; entirely; wholly.
- whole clothIn full extent, wholesale, entirely, without changes or additions.
- wholly
- at large obsolete
- at length obsolete
adverbSolely; exclusively; merely, simply.
adverbChastely, innocently; in a sinless manner, without fault.
- guiltlesslyIn a guiltless manner; innocently.
- morally
- sinlesslyIn a sinless way; without sin.
- blamelesslyIn a blameless manner.
- cleanlyInnocently; without stain.
- innocentlyIn an innocent manner.
- irreprehensiblyIn an irreprehensible manner.
- unblameablyIn an unblameable manner.
- unblamefullyIn an unblameful manner; without blame; innocently.
- becominglyIn a becoming manner.
- chastelyIn a chaste manner. (either specifically virginal, or in a modest, unsexy and unrisqué manner).
- continently
- correctlyIn a correct manner.
- decently
- decorouslyIn a decorous manner.
- deservinglyIn a deserving manner.
- dutifullyWith a regard to duty; in a dutiful manner.
- duteouslyIn a duteous manner.
- meritoriouslyIn a meritorious manner.
- modestly
- noblyIn a noble manner.
- rightlyIn a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
- right-mindedlyIn a right-minded manner; sanely or virtuously.
- righteouslyIn a righteous manner.
- virtuouslyIn a virtuous manner.
- worthilyIn a worthy manner.
adverbWithout physical adulterants; refinedly, with no admixture.
- pristinelyIn a way that is pristine.
- unadulteratedlyWithout adulteration.
- undilutedlyIn an undiluted manner; purely, unadulteratedly.
adjectiveWell, in good health.
- immaculatelyIn an immaculate manner; in a manner free of stain or blemish; without being defiled.
- untaintedlyWithout being tainted.
- untouchedlyWithout having been touched.
- virginlyBefitting a virgin; coy, innocent, pure, unspotted; chaste, etc.
Opposite of purely
adjectiveMore antonyms
- impurelyIn an impure manner.
- pollutedlyIn a polluted manner.
- uncleanly
Meaning of purely
- adverb Wholly; really, completely.
- adverb Solely; exclusively; merely, simply.
- adverb Chastely, innocently; in a sinless manner, without fault.
purely in other languages
Questions about synonyms of purely
- What is another word for purely?
- Purely has 111 synonyms on Word.ws, such as quite, absolutely, altogether, outright, finally, solely, alone and categorically.
- What is the opposite of purely?
- The opposite of purely is impurely. Other antonyms of purely are pollutedly and uncleanly.
- What does purely mean?
- Purely means wholly; really, completely.
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