WHOLLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WHOLLY?

Need another word that means the same as “wholly”? Find 32 synonyms and 30 related words for “wholly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Wholly” are: all, altogether, completely, entirely, right, totally, whole, absolutely, fully, thoroughly, utterly, quite, perfectly, downright, unreservedly, in every respect, in all respects, unconditionally, undisputedly, wholeheartedly, radically, stark, just, to the hilt, all the way, exclusively, only, solely, purely, simply, merely, alone

Wholly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Wholly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “wholly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly.
• Entirely; fully.

Synonyms of "Wholly" as an adverb (32 Words)

absolutely	Used to emphasize a strong or exaggerated statement. He absolutely adores that car.
all	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly. After extra time it was still two all.
all the way	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
alone	Indicating that something is confined to the specified subject or recipient. He lives alone.
altogether	With everything considered (and neglecting details. He had married several times and had forty six children altogether.
completely	So as to be complete; with everything necessary. Was completely at fault.
downright	To an extreme degree; thoroughly. He was downright rude.
entirely	Completely (often used for emphasis. A school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children.
exclusively	As the only source. I can exclusively reveal that Gail shares a birthday with Rod Stewart.
fully	No less or fewer than (used to emphasize an amount. The evidence amply or fully confirms our suspicions.
in all respects	To or toward the inside of.
in every respect	To or toward the inside of.
just	Exactly or almost exactly at this or that moment. It has just enough salt.
merely	And nothing more. Gary a silent boy merely nodded.
only	With nevertheless the final result. She was still only in her mid thirties.
perfectly	Completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers. A perfectly idiotic idea.
purely	Entirely; exclusively. The purpose of the meeting was purely to give information.
quite	All the way. Dresses quite from Port of Spain.
radically	In a thorough or fundamental way; completely. The two situations are radically different.
right	On or to the right side. She felt right at home.
simply	Used to introduce a short summary of a situation. It makes Trevor simply furious.
solely	Not involving anyone or anything else; only. Did it solely for money.
stark	Completely.
thoroughly	Completely and absolutely good is sometimes used informally for thoroughly. I thoroughly enjoyed the day.
to the hilt	In full.
totally	Used to emphasize a clause or statement. Some of the lyrics are totally brilliant.
unconditionally	Without conditions or limits. To be loved unconditionally is to be loved for who we are.
undisputedly	In an unarguable and undisputed manner. He is undisputedly the fastest player in Europe.
unreservedly	Frankly and openly. I apologize unreservedly for what I said.
utterly	Completely and without qualification; absolutely. Utterly miserable.
whole	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly. The man who s given a whole new meaning to the term cowboy.
wholeheartedly	With complete sincerity and commitment. I wholeheartedly support your campaign.

Usage Examples of "Wholly" as an adverb

• He was wholly convinced.
• The distinction is not wholly clear.
• She found herself given over wholly to sensation.

Associations of "Wholly" (30 Words)

absolutely	Totally and definitely; without question. Dad was absolutely furious.
all	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly. After extra time it was still two all.
altogether	With everything considered (and neglecting details. It was not altogether her fault.
arrant	Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers. An arrant fool.
collectively	As a group; as a whole. The vast range of resources that the American people collectively own.
complete	Complete or carry out. The harvesting was complete.
completely	So as to be complete; with everything necessary. You must be completely mad.
conclusively	In a conclusive way. I have shown conclusively that there was no such epidemic.
decisively	In a manner that settles an issue convincingly or produces a definite result. Samples from his body proved decisively that he was poisoned.
entire	Constituting the undiminished entirety lacking nothing essential especially not damaged Bacon. An entire town devastated by an earthquake.
entirely	Without any others being included or involved. A school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children.
entirety	The state of being total and complete. He read the article in its entirety.
fully	No less or fewer than (used to emphasize an amount. He didn t fully understand.
gamut	The lowest note in the gamut scale. A face that expressed a gamut of emotions.
generic	Relating to a genus. The plot of the film isn t just generic it s insultingly stupid.
outright	Immediately or instantly. An outright victory.
perfectly	Used for emphasis, especially in order to assert something that has been challenged or doubted. The ring fitted perfectly.
rely	Depend on with full trust or confidence. I know I can rely on your discretion.
securely	In a fixed or stable manner. He is securely employed.
solely	Not involving anyone or anything else; only. Did it solely for money.
stark	Completely. The dragoons were stark fellows.
thoroughly	Completely and absolutely good is sometimes used informally for thoroughly. He searched the house thoroughly.
totally	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. She s almost totally deaf.
undeniably	To an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner. The results were undeniably impressive.
unexceptionable	Completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach. The unexceptionable belief that society should be governed by law.
unmitigated	Not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier. An unmitigated horror.
unrelated	Lacking a logical or causal relation. Unrelated facts.
unsuited	Not right or appropriate. He was totally unsuited for the job.
utterly	Completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers. He looked utterly ridiculous.
whole	Acting together as a single undiversified whole. How big is that part compared to the whole.