Generally and Wholly

Generally

Generally adverb - For the most part.
Usage example: generally, I don't care for raw vegetables

Wholly is an antonym for generally.

Wholly

Wholly adverb - To a full extent or degree.

Generally is an antonym for wholly.

Both words in one sentence

  • Name of Cain An interesting example here is Kwai Chang Caine from Kung Fu - generally a good guy, but not wholly unlike his biblical namesake; he killed a man and had to leave his homeland because of it.
    Source: Name of Cain
  • Bland-Name Product The Pokémon series generally avoids using this trope, with most named in-universe products being wholly original.
  • A not wholly uncommon plot in hentai manga, generally of a more humorous bent and pandering to some combination of the MILF, shotacon and/or incest crowds.
    Source: Radish Cure
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