Wholly: meaning, definitions and examples

🌟

Add to dictionary

wholly

[ ˈhoʊlli ]

^{Context #1}

entirely

completely and fully

Synonyms

completely, entirely, fully, totally

Examples of usage

He was wholly absorbed in his work.
She agreed with him wholly.

^{Context #2}

to a great extent

to the full or entire extent; completely

Synonyms

absolutely, completely, entirely, thoroughly

Examples of usage

I wholly support your decision.
The project was wholly successful.

Translations

Translations of the word "wholly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 totalmente

🇮🇳 पूरी तरह से

🇩🇪 ganz

🇮🇩 sepenuhnya

🇺🇦 цілком

🇵🇱 całkowicie

🇯🇵 完全に (kanzen ni)

🇫🇷 totalement

🇪🇸 totalmente

🇹🇷 tamamen

🇰🇷 완전히 (wanjeonhi)

🇸🇦 تماماً (tamaman)

🇨🇿 zcela

🇸🇰 úplne

🇨🇳 完全地 (wánquán de)

🇸🇮 popolnoma

🇮🇸 algerlega

🇰🇿 толықтай

🇬🇪 სრულად (sru lad)

🇦🇿 tamamilə

🇲🇽 totalmente

Word origin

The word 'wholly' originated from the Middle English word 'holich' which meant completely or entirely. It has roots in Old English and has been used in the English language for centuries to convey the idea of completeness or fullness. Over time, 'wholly' has retained its original meaning and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.