Merely

He merely shrugged when asked about his grades.

She didn't merely dislike the food, she despised it.

The painting was not merely beautiful, it was breathtaking.

He didn't merely run the race, he broke the world record.

She merely glanced at the menu before ordering her usual dish.

It wasn't merely a mistake, it was a complete disaster.

She merely touched the painting, but didn't buy it.

I'm not upset, it was merely a misunderstanding.

The meeting was merely a formality, and no real decisions were made.

The team's victory was not merely unexpected but also historic.

He merely pondered about becoming a scientist.

The trip was not merely enjoyable, it was life-changing.

The movie was merely half over when the power went out.

The meeting wasn't merely unproductive, it was also a waste of time.

He merely thought about going for a run this morning.