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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Wrexham’s big foes, for instance, remain National League North side Chester, separated by 13 miles and the Anglo-Welsh border from Wrexham, despite the two clubs now operating in totally different spheres of football. Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025 But her danceable bops are not the only reason to buy a ticket to her show: Lipa’s high-fashion tour looks are totally worth travelling to catch a glimpse of, too. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025 Understandably, the fans feel totally disillusioned. Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 The crowd remained behind the barriers, totally stunned. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 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 7 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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