What is another word for Sheerly?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈi͡əli] (IPA)

Sheerly is an adverb used to describe something in an absolute or pure manner. Synonyms for sheerly include purely, wholly, completely, utterly, entirely, totally, fully, thoroughly, absolutely, and downright. These words convey a sense of completeness and are often used to emphasise the degree of something. For instance, "sheerly breathtaking" could be replaced with "utterly breathtaking" or "completely breathtaking." Depending on the context and formality of the writing, different synonyms for sheerly may be more appropriate. However, all of these words signify an intensity and emphasis on the quality of the described object or idea.

Usage examples for Sheerly

"You'll be feeling better presently; you must not expect your strength to come in a minute," said I, taking my chance of his understanding me, and speaking that he might not think me a ghost, for I doubt not I was as white as one; since, to be plain, the mere talking to a figure that I had got to consider as Sheerly dead as anybody in a graveyard was alarming enough, and then again there was the sound of my own voice, which I had not exerted in speech for ages, as it seemed to me.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell
Thessaly is inspiring, but his influence is Sheerly intellectual.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer
Latham had a glimpse of a cliff falling Sheerly away, with those deadly thorn-ferns reaching up from below.
"One Purple Hope!"
Henry Hasse

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