Synonyms of wholly

wholly

adverb

ˈhō(l)-lē 

as in completely

to a full extent or degree

not wholly convinced by the evidence that the prosecutor presented

Synonyms & Similar Words

• completely
• fully
• totally
• utterly
• quite
• perfectly
• entirely
• all
• thoroughly
• even
• fast
• well
• absolutely
• exactly
• entire
• wide
• out
• enough
• altogether
• all the way
• in whole
• soundly
• heartily
• at length
• for fair
• dead
• flat
• clean
• to pieces
• full
• basically
• down to the ground
• all over
• to bits
• largely
• mostly
• down the line
• substantially
• through and through
• to the hilt
• to the max
• all of
• plumb
• plain
• downright
• principally
• generally
• chiefly
• unqualifiedly
• predominantly
• categorically
• mainly
• cold
• primarily
• greatly
• predominately
• generously
• abundantly
• by and large
• more or less
• copiously
• overall
• stone-cold
• stone
• hands down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• partially
• partly
• halfway
• slightly
• half
• just
• scarcely
• incompletely
• hardly
• barely
• somewhat
• minimally
• marginally
• superficially
• part
• approximately
• roughly
• kind of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wholly

Some experts believe this is a good start, but many see it as wholly inadequate. — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

This unconventional, generation-spanning bond opens a path through grief, love and self-discovery that gives the film a wholly unexpected arc. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026

The measure would apply only to existing commercial facilities on properties wholly or partially within one mile of the urban limit line. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Whether or not Baitz’ writing (or Hickey’s direction) can wholly support the major leap we’re eventually expected to take will be determined by each person in a Hudson Theatre seat. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026