Purely: meaning, definitions and examples
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purely
[ หpjสษ.li ]
used to emphasize that something is done to a complete degree
Completely; absolutely; entirely.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was purely delighted to see her old friend.
- The decision was purely his own.
- The research was purely theoretical.
used to emphasize that something is done with good intentions or motives
Solely; just; only.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He purely wanted to help others.
- She was purely motivated by a desire to learn.
- The gesture was purely an act of kindness.
Translations
Translations of the word "purely" in other languages:
๐ต๐น puramente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคฐเฅเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช rein
๐ฎ๐ฉ murni
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ czysto
๐ฏ๐ต ็ด็ฒใซ (ใใ ใใใใซ)
๐ซ๐ท purement
๐ช๐ธ puramente
๐น๐ท sadece
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ููู
๐จ๐ฟ ฤistฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤisto
๐จ๐ณ ็บฏ็ฒนๅฐ (chรบncuรฌ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤisto
๐ฎ๐ธ hreint
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะทะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ saf
๐ฒ๐ฝ puramente
Word origin
The word 'purely' originated from the Middle English word 'pureli', which was derived from the Old French word 'pur', meaning 'pure'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The adverb 'purely' has evolved over time to emphasize complete degree or good intentions in various contexts.