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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The doughnut shop's yearly chocolate celebration saw the return of Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut — and three totally new special doughnuts. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Adult Tai was such a fascinating character in Season 1, and she’s been totally ruined in the following seasons. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Besides, the couple, who had been married for seven years, seemed totally devoted. Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025 This recipe totally brought me back to childhood dinners at grandma's house. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 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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