totally

adverb

to·​tal·​ly ˈtō-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce totally (audio)
: in a total manner : to a total or complete degree : wholly, entirely

Examples of totally in a Sentence

That's a totally different issue. I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration.
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This creamy white polish with pink undertones is a cult classic, reads totally timeless, and kind of hits the quiet luxury mantra on the head. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025 Trust us—both you and your kids will be totally spent after the party, no matter how much sleep everyone gets. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025 So far this spring, Sasaki has been totally dominant in his appearances. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 These treats all take 30 minutes or less to make and are totally worth the time and effort—even on a weeknight. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for totally

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of totally was in 1509

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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/totally. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

totally

adverb
to·​tal·​ly ˈtōt-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce totally (audio)
1
: in a total manner : wholly
2
: as a whole

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