ENTIRELY Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

entirely

adverb

in-ˈtī(-ə)r-lē

Definition of entirely

as in completely

to a full extent or degree are you entirely aware of what you're doing with that thing?

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Recent Examples of entirely The system is not entirely automated, with human operators a critical part of the decision chain (called human on the loop). — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 Production was kept under wraps entirely; Cohen reportedly showed up in character at Wimbledon this year without tipping off the film’s existence. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026 The material benefit of the Emmys — of all awards shows, really — is almost entirely intangible. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026 It is located entirely within Milford Township and is near Wixom, Commerce, Lyon, Highland, and Brighton townships. — Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entirely

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The superconductivity weakened with the screening and was eventually completely suppressed.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
While Barrett suggests a whole world of lore that goes unexplored, the film’s climax is completely missing in action.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of completely

Adverb

Tech in a totally different world Spears’ MTV performance was also one of the first set-designing jobs led by Ray Winkler, the CEO and design director of STUFISH Entertainment Architects.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
How the Phillies then scored six runs in, like, the next 38 seconds is both totally wacky and totally on brand.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of totally

Adverb

If your lawn grass was already quite thin, topdressing with a thin layer of quality topsoil is recommended.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
As a shocking chart by the Wall Street Journal illustrates, the amount of capital spent on non-data center construction in the US has quite literally fallen off a cliff, while the capital deployed to build data centers soars into the stratosphere.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of quite

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What ensues is, in a purely visceral way, wholly transfixing.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Demand for jewelry outside the typical, as a reflection of personality or individual values, sees more buyers searching for ways to create items wholly unique to their tastes.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of wholly

Adverb

The table then stows away, and the bench cushions rearrange to create a side-facing love seat positioned perfectly for viewing the drop-down projection screen just above the entryway.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
On the plus side, Ritchson and Wilson display a winning chemistry, their contrasting physicality and acting styles working perfectly for their characters.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfectly

Adverb

This powerful dream sequence shows Sarah and the rest of Los Angeles utterly annihilated by a nuclear blast.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Fast-forward to today, and the brand’s shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, hair masks, and more are flying off the shelf—while the bond-repairing-product business is utterly booming.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

Except isn’t that what college football is all about in September?

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
In those 53 seasons, how many games did STATS find featuring 10 runs (at least four by each team), eight walks (at least three by each team) and a lead change — all after an uneventful, run-free, first two outs in the top of the ninth?

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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