purely

Definition

Wholly; really, completely.

Etymology

From Middle English purely, equivalent to pure + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "I am fascinated by the entire scene, I purely am."
• "The IRA should "lead by example" and "unilaterally" abandon paramilitary violence and adopt a purely political strategy, a leading Sinn Féin MP urged yesterday."
• ""But this meal tonight is not a date, not in the traditional sense. It's purely platonic, I assure you.""