entirely

[en-tahyuhr-lee]

adverb

1. wholly or fully; completely or unreservedly.

   I am not entirely satisfied with the architect's design.

   Synonyms: thoroughly, totally

2. solely or exclusively.

entirely

/ ɪnˈtaɪəlɪ /

adverb

1. without reservation or exception; wholly; completely

2. solely or exclusively; only

Word History and Origins

Origin of entirely¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; entire, -ly

Example Sentences

A team spokesperson said the new deal is not an extension but an entirely new contract.

From Los Angeles Times

That is not entirely their fault - they hardly play it.

From BBC

"It is entirely unacceptable to threaten any of our staff carrying out their jobs, and we will be asking police to get involved."

From BBC

They seem to be dropping that nomenclature entirely and now describe the bill as the largest tax cut in American history.

From Salon

Images and footage from the scene the showed an overturned yellow carriage, which appeared almost entirely destroyed.

From BBC

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