purely

English

/ˈpjɔːli/

adv
Definitions
  • (now) Wholly; really, completely.
  • Solely; exclusively; merely, simply.
  • Chastely, innocently; in a sinless manner, without fault.
  • (now) Without physical adulterants; refinedly, with no admixture.

Etymology

Suffix from English pure.

Origin

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