sheerly

/ˈʃɪrli/
adverb
  1. Completely or entirely; used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.
    • The cliff rose sheerly above the beach, impossible to climb.
    • The noise was sheerly overwhelming at the concert.
    • Her success was sheerly due to her hard work and dedication.
  2. In a way that is very steep or almost vertical.
    • The mountain path rose sheerly from the valley floor.
    • The road curved sheerly upward toward the pass.
    • The building's glass wall dropped sheerly to the ground.
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