Pronunciation

/ˈpɜːrli/

Definitions

• Adverb: In an entirely or completely unalloyed manner; without any mixture or qualification. For example: “She solved the problem purely by luck.”
• Adjective: Free from any mixture or admixture; absolute or pure. For example: “The water was purely clean.”

Phrases

• “Purely by chance” indicates something happening unexpectedly.
• “His intentions were purely altruistic.”
• “A purely scientific approach” emphasizes objectivity.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “She danced purely out of joy.”
• Adjective: “The solution was purely theoretical, with no practical application yet.”
• “He drank the tea purely for its health benefits.”

Synonyms

• Entirely
• Absolutely
• Completely
• Solely
• Unmixed
• Untainted

Antonyms

• Impurely
• Contaminated
• Muddied
• Mixed
• Impure
• Imparted