Purely

/ˈpjʊrli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a pure manner; without mixture or dilution; solely.

His motivations for helping were purely altruistic.

Entirely or exclusively.

The decision was purely financial and had nothing to do with personal feelings.

For the sake of something's essence or authenticity.

She was purely focused on completing her project.

Only; simply.

This is purely a theoretical discussion.

In a way that is not influenced by any other factor.

The results were purely coincidental.

Middle English: from Old French 'purlie', from Latin 'purus' (pure).

purely coincidental

happening by chance without any connection to other events.

purely academic

related only to theoretical matters, without practical application.

purely speculative

based on guesswork rather than concrete evidence.

pure

not mixed or adulterated; free from any contamination.

purify

to make pure by removing contaminants.

Just for the sake of it

I did it purely for fun.

Only for a specific purpose

She called me purely for the gossip.