Definition of PURELY

purely

Adverb

  • In a pure manner; entirely or exclusively; without admixture.
  • restricted to something

Adv

  • Wholly; really, completely.
  • Solely; exclusively; merely, simply.
  • Chastely, innocently; in a sinless manner, without fault.
  • Without physical adulterants; refinedly, with no admixture.

Adj

  • Well, in good health.

Examples

  • She chose the word PURELY for its high letter value, not its subtle meaning.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English purely, equivalent to pure + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 11

purely: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
purely: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
purely: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

purely: valid Words With Friends Word