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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Just last week, Maine lawmakers took a totally different stance. Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026 This is, truly, a totally shameless and self-aggrandizing effort on the part of Mayor Trantalis and Commissioner Glassman. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026 The results were colorful, bursting with shapes and patterns, but often totally bizarre. Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 One of my favorite memories was a totally random call about 10 years ago. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 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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