purely

  1. Adverb.  (context, now) Wholly; really, completely. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
  2. Adverb.  Solely; exclusively; merely, simply. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
  3. Adverb.  Chastely, innocently; in a sinless manner, without fault. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
  4. Adverb.  (context, now) Without physical adulterants; refinedly, with no admixture. (defdate, from 16th c.) .

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