purely

1. 1
   adverb

   Only that and nothing else.

   She helped him purely because she wanted to.

   The change was made purely to save money.

   Similarsolely, merely, simply, only, entirely

   Oppositepartly, partially

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2. 2
   adverbdialectalUS

   Completely or totally.

   I'm purely worn out after that long drive.

   She was purely delighted to see her grandchildren again.

   Similarcompletely, utterly, thoroughly, totally, truly

   Oppositepartly, slightly, somewhat

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3. 3
   adverb

   In an innocent and sinless way.

   They lived purely and never wished harm on anyone.

   She tried to act purely and stay away from wrongdoing.

   Similarchastely, innocently, virtuously

   Oppositesinfully, wickedly

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4. 4
   adjectivedialectalnot before a noun

   Feeling well and in good health.

   She hasn't felt purely since the cold weather came in.

   Grandpa looks purely again after a few days of rest.

   Similarwell, healthy, fit, hale

   Oppositeill, sick, unwell, poorly

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