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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So, yeah, this is not totally uncommon. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025 But something from you to her and her to you is a no-go and totally unnecessary. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 Our country was ready to fail, totally fail. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Dec. 2025 Traveling carry-on-only is a feat in and of itself—but doing it in Europe is a totally different ball game. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 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 28 Dec. 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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