The scientific theory I like the best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost luggage.
Source: tatoeba (2272)
Entirely
/ɪnˈtaɪəli/
Synonyms for "entirely" (129 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (26)
Adverb(6 words)
absolutelyacross the boardallall outall put togetheralonealtogetheras a bodyas a wholeat largeblastbodilybutcleanclearclearlycoldcollectively
Verb(1 words)
Noun(1 words)
complete answer
Strong matches (39)
completelycomprehensivelycorporatelydeaddeeplydefinitelydirectlydownrighten blocen masseexclusivelyexhaustivelyfaultlesslyflawlesslyfullfullygloballyheadhookhundred per cent
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ideallyimmaculatelyimpeccablyin a bodyin allin all respectsin bulkin every respectin fullin full measurein its entiretyin the aggregate
Adverb(1 words)
Noun(3 words)
completely unrelated topicfully covered mealhundred percent
Adverb(2 words)
Verb(1 words)
ignore data completely
Related words (64)
in the grossin the lumpin the massin totoinclusivelyinfalliblyinside outintegrallyirreduciblyjust rightlargelylockmerelyon all countsone and allonlyoutrightperfectlyplumbpositively
Show 32 more words
purelyquiterootroot and branchroundlyseverelysimplyslamslapsolelyspotlesslystarkthoroughlythroughthroughoutto a tto the hilttotallytout a faittout ensembleunambiguouslyunanalyzablyunconditionallyundividedlyunequivocallyunreservedlyutterlyverywellwholesomewhollywithout exception
Noun(4 words)
most single-stagemost wholeomit completelythrough composed form
Verb(1 words)
sum total up
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: completely, totally, wholly, absolutely, across the board.
- Sentence evidence is available for entirely, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "entirely".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "entirely"
Keep "entirely" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "entirely" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "entirely", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "entirely" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
3 entriesCollocations
6 entriesentirely dependententirely differententirely possibleentirely unnecessaryentirely unrelatedentirely up to you
Inflections
2 entriesmore entirelymost entirely
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
Your guess is entirely off the mark.
Source: tatoeba (17030)
Your idea differs entirely from mine.
Source: tatoeba (17182)
I entirely approve of what you say.
Source: tatoeba (17340)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "entirely"?
Closest matches include completely, totally, wholly, absolutely, across the board.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "entirely"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.