Wholly

/ˈhoʊlli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Completely; entirely.

She is wholly committed to her studies this semester.

To a complete extent; fully.

The project was wholly funded by the university.

In a manner that leaves no part out; altogether.

He was wholly unprepared for the exam.

Without reservation; utterly.

I am wholly in agreement with your proposal.

From Old English 'halig' meaning 'whole' + '-ly', meaning 'in a manner of'.

wholly owned

Fully owned by a single entity.

wholly unique

Completely distinctive; one of a kind.

wholly devoted

Entirely dedicated or committed.

whole

All of something; complete.

holistic

Regarding something as a whole; integrated.

holism

The theory that parts of a whole are interconnected.