totally

adverb

to·​tal·​ly ˈtō-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce totally (audio)
Synonyms of totallynext
: 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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The neighborhood Two hundred kilometers north of Cairns and totally secluded, the island is the neighbourhood, and the native birds, critters, and sea life are the locals. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 There will be as many as three days of celebrations in Italy (from Thursday until Saturday), something totally different from the intimate ceremony staged in England. Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026 On occasion, totally appropriate to toss rocks. Sandra Cisneros, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 That indicates, at least on the surface, totally tanking interest in the series when the first season hit #1 in its first full week of tracking and stayed in the top 10 for weeks. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 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 8 Jun. 2026.

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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