Pronunciation: /hoʊli/
adjective entirely; fully
A1 She was wholly focused on her studies.
A2 The decision was wholly based on financial considerations.
B1 The company is wholly owned by a single individual.
B2 The team's success was wholly attributed to their hard work and dedication.
C1 The novel is a wholly original work of fiction.
C2 The artist's latest masterpiece is a wholly unique expression of their talent.
adverb completely or entirely
A1 She was wholly focused on her studies.
A2 The decision was wholly based on the evidence presented.
B1 The company is wholly responsible for any damages caused.
B2 The project's success was wholly dependent on teamwork.
C1 His argument was wholly convincing and well-researched.
C2 The artist's work is wholly unique and innovative.
formal The decision to invest in the new technology was wholly based on its potential for long-term growth.
informal I am wholly committed to finishing this project on time.
slang I'm not wholly convinced that we should go to that party tonight.
figurative Her heart was wholly dedicated to helping those in need.
whollied
whollies
more wholly
most wholly
wholly
will wholly
have wholly
is wholly
wholly
wholly
to wholly
whollying
whollyed