not wholly

ADVERB

partially

Synonyms

STRONGEST

moderately partly somewhat

WEAK

by degrees by installments fractionally halfway in part in some measure little by little piece by piece piecemeal to a certain degree to a certain extent

Antonyms

WEAK

completely totally wholly

ADVERB

partly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

at least partially slightly somewhat

WEAK

at best at most at worst bit by bit by degrees carelessly halfway in a general way in bits and pieces in part in some measure in some ways inadequately incompletely insufficiently little by little measurably not entirely not fully not strictly speaking notably noticeably piece by piece piecemeal relatively so far as possible to a certain degree to a certain extent up to a certain point within limits

Antonyms

WEAK

completely totally wholly

Example Sentences

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They did not wholly reject the idea but said the measures should be "limited, proportionate and based on a clear understanding of the consequences".

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Unlike many other media executives, Zaslav’s compensation package is not wholly tied to company performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

This will be disappointing for the Chancellor, but it is not wholly unexpected.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

Another recent study found that 47% of American adults are "flexitarians" who eat primarily, but not wholly, plant-based diets.

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2024

‘There is no need for me to tell you that the value of this award is not wholly in the sum of money it represents—but the sacred trust and faith that goes with it.’

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

not wholly

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