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Definition of purely

purely

/ˈpjʊr.li/
pure · ly
Adjective:pure
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• adverb

1

Entirely or exclusively; for no other reason or purpose than.

Example

"The similarity between the two names is purely coincidental."

2

In a clean, uncontaminated, or morally innocent manner.

Example

"The choir sang purely, their voices ringing clearly through the stone chapel."

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• Rhymes for purely

• Nearby Words

pureblood
purebred
puree
purely
pureness
purgative
purgatory

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'pure' (from Old French 'pur' and Latin 'purus', meaning 'clean, plain, or unmixed') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Purely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/purely
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