entirely

adverb

en·​tire·​ly in-ˈtī(-ə)r-lē 

ˈen-ˌtī(-ə)r-

1

: to the full or entire extent : completely

I agree entirely

you are entirely welcome

2

: to the exclusion of others : solely

entirely by my own efforts

Synonyms of entirely

• completely
• totally
• fully
• quite
• wholly
• perfectly
• utterly
• all
• thoroughly
• even
• exactly

Examples of entirely in a Sentence

are you entirely aware of what you're doing with that thing?

Recent Examples on the Web

Furnishings are modular with Italian flair—not only did the bed in my suite appear to hover above the ground, but the headboard, bedside tables, and bed base were made entirely from one piece of white leather. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

But in the end, credentialing proved entirely possible with a compromised or absent version of campus life. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Bringing the two together gives fans from New York and around the world an entirely new way to immerse themselves in the Elf story. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

If Hunt’s hearings slip until after the midterms, the calculus could change entirely — particularly if the Republicans lose seats in the Senate. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1