purely

adjective

(predicative, dialectal) Well, in good health.

adverb

Solely; exclusively; merely, simply.

(now US regional) Wholly; really, completely.

Chastely, innocently; in a sinless manner, without fault.

(now rare) Without physical adulterants; refinedly, with no admixture.

Roots

puruspure- · Latin · pure, clean

Synonyms for purely

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