Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word In a way that is completely or solely focused on a particular thing without any added elements or influence from outside factors.
Purely
/ˈpjʊəli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
His action was purely mechanical.
To Framton it was all purely horrible.
Our conversation then dealt with purely personal matters.
Etymology:
From Middle English purelī, deriving from pure + suffix -ly. Originates from Old French pur, meaning simple or clean, and ultimately from Latin purus, meaning clean or pure.
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