wholly — Completely and entirely; to the full or entire extent. Without exception or reservation.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: Completely and entirely; to the full or entire extent. Without exception or reservation.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhoʊlli/
Korean meaning: 완전히, 전적으로
Korean pronunciation: 홀-리 (강세: 홀)
Example Sentences
- My cat is wholly convinced that the red dot from the laser pointer is a real creature that must be caught.
- The project was wholly funded by private investors.
- I am wholly dependent on coffee to function like a normal human being before 10 AM.
wholly
ADVERB//ˈhoʊlli//
Completely and entirely; to the full or entire extent. Without exception or reservation.
Completely and entirely; to the full or entire extent. Without exception or reservation.
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Wholly devoted to the holy, moving slowly in prayer!
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Origin
From Old English 'hal' meaning healthy or complete, which evolved into 'whole', plus the adverb suffix '-ly'. The root 'hal' is related to words like 'heal' and 'health', emphasizing completeness or integrity.
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“My cat is wholly convinced that the red dot from the laser pointer is a real creature that must be caught.”
“The project was wholly funded by private investors.”
“I am wholly dependent on coffee to function like a normal human being before 10 AM.”
“The company is wholly committed to environmental sustainability.”
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