Definition

In a way that is completely clean or without anything mixed in; only or solely.

Example

She was purely focused on her studies and did not let distractions interfere.

Conversation

Are you going to the new café downtown?

Yeah, I heard their coffee is purely amazing!

I love places that focus on quality ingredients.

Exactly! It's nice when a place is purely about the food and drink.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Purely → It is formed from "pure" (from Latin *purus*, meaning clean or untainted) and "-ly" (a suffix used to form adverbs). The word "purely" means in a manner that is clean or untainted, without any mixture or contamination.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pure' as being clean or untainted, and remember that 'purely' means doing something in a clean or untainted way.

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