Cool MateMeaning of Wholly
In simple words: Completely or entirely.
Wholly in a sentence
- wholly inappropriate behaviour
- The government is not wholly to blame for the recession.
How to use Wholly
Often used in formal writing or speech. It is appropriate when emphasizing totality, but less commonly used in everyday conversation.
Grammar pattern
wholly + adjective/adverb
Memory hint
Sounds like 'hole-y' — imagine a hole that is fully filled up.
Related words
Collocations with Wholly
- wholly owned
- wholly different
- wholly inadequate
Synonyms for Wholly
Common mistakes with Wholly
- Confused with 'holy' or 'holey'.
- Omitting the word when it's necessary for emphasis.
- Misusing it in informal contexts where simpler words would work better.
Wholly appears in
Wholly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تمامًا
تمامًا أو كليًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পুরোপুরি
সম্পূর্ণ বা পুরোপুরি।
- GermanDeutsch
gänzlich
Vollständig oder ganz.
- SpanishEspañol
Completamente
Completamente o enteramente.
- Persianفارسی
کاملاً
کامل یا تماماً.
- FrenchFrançais
Entièrement
Complètement ou entièrement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पूरी तरह से
पूरी तरह से या बिल्कुल।
- ItalianItaliano
Completamente
Completamente o interamente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Totalmente
Completamente ou inteiramente.
- RussianРусский
Полностью
Полностью или целиком.
- Urduاردو
مکمل طور پر
مکمل طور پر یا پوری طرح سے۔
- Chinese中文
完全地
完全地，整个地。
More words like Wholly
- Totally
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Wholly
What does Wholly mean?
Completely or entirely.
What is the definition of Wholly?
completely
How do you use Wholly in a sentence?
wholly inappropriate behaviour
Can you give another example of Wholly?
The government is not wholly to blame for the recession.
What are synonyms for Wholly?
Common alternatives include totally.
What is the opposite of Wholly?
Opposite meanings include partially, incompletely, halfway.
What words go with Wholly?
It commonly pairs with wholly owned, wholly different, wholly inadequate.
What are common mistakes when using Wholly?
Confused with 'holy' or 'holey'. Omitting the word when it's necessary for emphasis. Misusing it in informal contexts where simpler words would work better.
How do you pronounce Wholly?
US: /["/ˈhəʊlli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhəʊlli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Wholly formal or informal?
"Wholly" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Wholly?
Often used in formal writing or speech. It is appropriate when emphasizing totality, but less commonly used in everyday conversation.
What CEFR level is Wholly?
"Wholly" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.