entirely Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adverb to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
   all; whole; wholly; completely; altogether; totally.
   
   • he was wholly convinced
   • entirely satisfied with the meal
   • it was completely different from what we expected
   • was completely at fault
   • a totally new situation
   • the directions were all wrong
   • it was not altogether her fault
   • an altogether new approach
   • a whole new idea
2. adverb without any others being included or involved
   alone; solely; only; exclusively.
   
   • was entirely to blame
   • a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
   • he works for Mr. Smith exclusively
   • did it solely for money
   • the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone
   • a privilege granted only to him

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