purely
UK: ˈpjʊəli | US: ˈpjʊrli
adv. in a pure manner; without impurity or adulteration
adv. merely; solely (used for emphasis)
adv. completely; absolutely
The word "purely" derives from the Middle English "pureli," combining the root "pure" (from Old French "pur," Latin "purus," meaning clean or unmixed) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (from Old English "-lice," indicating manner or degree). The suffix "-ly" was historically used to form adverbs from adjectives, transforming "pure" into "purely" to describe actions or states done in a clean, absolute, or exclusive way. Over time, "purely" expanded from literal cleanliness to abstract emphasis (e.g., "purely accidental").
The water in the mountain stream is purely natural, untouched by pollution.
She agreed to help purely out of kindness, not for any reward.
His argument was purely theoretical, with no practical evidence.
The room was decorated purely in white, creating a minimalist effect.
The decision was purely based on financial considerations.