Wholly

usgb/ˈhəʊlli/
adverb

Completely, not partly or in some degree.

I was wholly to blame for the argument.
Visual representation of "wholly" - Completely, not partly or in some degree

Often appears as...

  • wholly responsible
  • wholly owned
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Emotional Emphasis

Use 'wholly' to emphasize a strong personal responsibility or involvement in a situation.

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I feel wholly responsible for the success of our team.
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Not Fractional

'Wholly' is used when something is not divided into parts or fractions.

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The charity is wholly dedicated to providing clean water.
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No Exceptions

By using 'wholly', you're stating that there are no exceptions to the rule or situation.

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The evidence was wholly convincing.
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