Antonyms for entirely


Grammar : Adv
Spell : en-tahyuhr-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈtaɪər li


Definition of entirely

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from entire + -ly (2).
  • adv completely
Example sentences :
  • No reflections upon your brother: he has entirely the honour of the family at heart.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • It is a thought, an ideal, which has led to an entirely new line of action.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Old enough to know that this exfoliation is entirely natural.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • "I wish you were entirely independent of Austin," said Viviette, walking with him up the lawn.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • You might say that a standard of morals is entirely a matter of opinion.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • I came to the conclusion that I was entirely wrong in my course.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • But we differed so entirely it was impossible it should last.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • He was very irreligious, and entirely wanting in every attribute of a Christian.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • With each of these commencements they were entirely familiar; but this was something new.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • They appear to be entirely familiar with the house and all its appointments.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Synonyms for entirely

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