purely

• Adverbe signifiant « entièrement » ou « totalement », souvent utilisé pour souligner qu'une action se fait sans mélange, ajout ou élément étranger. Peut aussi signifier « exclusivement » ou « seulement ».

An adverb meaning "entirely" or "completely," often used to emphasize that something is done without any mixture, addition, or other elements. It can also mean "solely" or "exclusively."

1. Completely or entirelyB1formal

   In a way that is completely or solely something, without any other elements.

   purement

   • The decision was made purely on the basis of merit.
   • She acted purely out of kindness.
   • This is purely a matter of personal preference.

   Synonymesabsolutelycompletelyentirelytotallyutterlywholly

   Antonymesincompletelypartially

2. Only or exclusivelyB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is limited to one particular thing.

   Uniquement, seulement

   • The event is purely for invited guests only.
   • His interest in the project is purely academic.
   • The story is purely fictional and not based on real events.

   Synonymesentirelyexclusivelyjustonlysolelystrictlywholly

   Antonymespartly