wholly

adverb C1

Meaning

"Wholly" is an adverb that denotes the complete or entire extent of something, often emphasizing totality or absolute nature in a context where partiality would be insufficient or misleading. It is frequently used to convey a sense of thoroughness or undi
💡 While "wholly" implies totality, it is important to avoid conflating it with "completely," as "wholly" may carry connotations of moral or conceptual totality that "completely" does not.

Example Sentences

The project was wholly funded by the company's annual budget .
The results were wholly consistent with the initial hypothesis .

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