Need another word that means the same as “solely”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “solely” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Solely” are: alone, entirely, exclusively, only, simply, just, merely, uniquely, completely, absolutely, totally, wholly, no more than
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “solely” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
absolutely | None whatsoever. He absolutely adores that car. |
alone | Without any others being included or involved. The pillar stood alone supporting nothing. |
completely | Totally; utterly. The fire completely destroyed the building. |
entirely | Solely. We have an entirely different outlook. |
exclusively | To the exclusion of others; only. He works for Mr Smith exclusively. |
just | Expressing agreement. I ve just seen the local paper. |
merely | Just; only. Gary a silent boy merely nodded. |
no more than | Used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement. |
only | No more than (implying that more was expected); merely. She turned into the car park only to find her way blocked. |
simply | (used for emphasis) absolutely. Quite simply some things have to be taught. |
totally | Completely; absolutely. The building was totally destroyed by the fire. |
uniquely | In a way that belongs or is connected to only one particular person or thing. A way of life that was uniquely British. |
wholly | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly. The distinction is not wholly clear. |
absolutely | None whatsoever. Dad was absolutely furious. |
all | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly. My ankle s gone all wobbly. |
alone | Having no help or participation from others. He is alone in the field of microbiology. |
altogether | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. An altogether new approach. |
collectively | In conjunction with; combined. The vast range of resources that the American people collectively own. |
completely | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. Was completely at fault. |
devoted | Dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use. A life devoted to poetry. |
entirely | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. Eight coaches entirely for passenger transport. |
exclusively | To the exclusion of others; only. He works for Mr Smith exclusively. |
forlorn | (of an aim or endeavour) unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled. A forlorn cause. |
generic | Characteristic of or relating to a class or group of things; not specific. Is there a generic Asian mind. |
indivisible | Unable to be divided or separated. One nation indivisible. |
lone | Characterized by or preferring solitude. Houses in lone rural settings. |
oneness | The fact or state of being one in number. Holding to the oneness of God the Father as the only God. |
only | Being the only one single and isolated from others. It s simply the only place to be seen these days. |
outright | Directly or openly. They decided to buy the company outright. |
perfectly | In a manner or way that could not be better. A perfectly idiotic idea. |
secluded | Providing privacy or seclusion. The gardens are quiet and secluded. |
sole | Put a new sole on. A big blister on each heel and sole. |
solitary | (of a flower or other part) borne singly. A solitary retreat. |
thoroughly | Completely and absolutely good is sometimes used informally for thoroughly. She was soon thoroughly bored. |
totally | Used to express agreement. The building was totally destroyed by the fire. |
uniquely | In a very special or unusual way. Uniquely the United Kingdom is on target to fulfil the promise to double its aid to developing nations. |
unity | Each of the three dramatic principles requiring limitation of the supposed time of a drama to that occupied in acting it or to a single day unity of time use of one scene throughout unity of place and concentration on the development of a single plot unity of action. Ways of preserving family unity. |
unrewarding | Not rewarding; not providing personal satisfaction. It was dull unrewarding work. |
unshared | Not shared with or by another or others. Most of those placed in hostels would prefer unshared independent accommodation. |
unsuited | Not easy to combine harmoniously. He was totally unsuited for the job. |
utterly | Completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers. Utterly miserable. |
whole | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly. A whole week. |
wholly | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly. She found herself given over wholly to sensation. |
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