Purely

Pronunciation: /pjʊrli/

Definitions of purely

adverb used to emphasize that something is done to a high degree or in a way that is not mixed with anything else

Example Sentences

A1 She purely enjoys spending time with her family.

A2 I purely bought this book for its cover.

B1 The decision was purely based on financial considerations.

B2 Her motives for volunteering were purely altruistic.

C1 The research was conducted purely for academic purposes.

C2 His actions were purely driven by his desire for power.

Examples of purely in a Sentence

formal The decision was based purely on the evidence presented in court.

informal I purely went to the party for the free food.

slang She's purely in it for the clout.

figurative His love for her was purely platonic.

Grammatical Forms of purely

• past tense: purelied
• plural: purelies
• comparative: more purely
• superlative: most purely
• present tense: purely
• future tense: will purely
• perfect tense: have purely
• continuous tense: is purely
• singular: purely
• positive degree: purely
• infinitive: to purely
• gerund: purelying
• participle: purelied

Origin and Evolution of purely

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'purely' originated from the Old French word 'pur', meaning clean or unadulterated.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'purely' has retained its original meaning of being clean or unadulterated, but has also come to be used in a more abstract sense to describe something that is done without any ulterior motives or impurities.