purely

adverb

pure·​ly ˈpyu̇r-lē 

1

a

: to a full extent : totally

purely by accident

b

: wholly, exclusively

a selection based purely on merit

2

: without admixture of anything injurious or foreign

3

: simply, merely

read purely for relaxation

4

: in a chaste or innocent manner

Synonyms

• chastely
• innocently
• modestly
• morally
• righteously
• virtuously

Examples of purely in a Sentence

They met purely by accident.

a selection based purely on merit

The organization's mission, purely and simply, is to provide food to people who need it.

It was purely and simply a matter of greed.

Recent Examples on the Web

Is that view reconcilable with the idea of terroir being shaped by purely local factors? —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

On a purely tactical basis, some worthwhile work seemingly was done last week. —Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024

This can range from whitish tooth discoloration (a purely aesthetic problem) to negative effects on the brain from prolonged exposure to excessive fluoride levels. —Christopher M. Worsham, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024

Disclaimer: The insights provided are purely responses from these AI chatbots and should not be construed as financial advice. —Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

purely

adverb

pure·​ly ˈpyu̇(ə)r-lē 

1

: to the full or entire extent

2

: without the addition of anything harmful or different

3

: for no other reason than : only

done purely for fun

4

: in an innocent manner