WHOLLY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word WHOLLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WHOLLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Wholly

Speech Type: Adverb

Etymology:

Middle English: probably already in Old English (see whole, -ly)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈhəʊlli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

entirely; fully

Short Definition:

entirely

Examples:
  • she found herself given over wholly to sensation
  • the distinction is not wholly clear

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