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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Maglione said basic training on how to assist blind travelers would have totally alleviated his situation. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 June 2026 On the hardware side, expect to see the emergence of totally new types of computers over the next half-decade with fundamentally different performance and power profiles. Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026 This 16-pack of warm white deck lights will totally alter the feel of your outdoor space. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 Many of those locations have been repurposed into local shopping locales or totally different retail offerings. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 22 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 24 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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