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wholly

adverb

Completely and entirely; to the fullest extent.

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
W
Ends with
Y
Contains
HO
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈhəʊli/ /ˈhoʊli/

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adverb

  1. Completely and entirely; to the fullest extent.

  2. Exclusively and solely.

    “A creature wholly given to brawls and wine.”

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Example Sentences

A creature wholly given to brawls and wine.

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