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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Having knowledge of fostering and violence towards children [my wife was once a communications director with the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children], the movie struck a chord; I was totally captivated by it. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 May 2026 Brown has never seen McLaren’s IndyCar project as being totally separate from the F1 efforts. Luke Smith, New York Times, 24 May 2026 This Cajun destination serves up the sort of hearty fare that makes seconds unnecessary, yet totally irresistible. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026 Some overhead pruning may be needed but don’t totally eliminate the shade. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 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

Cite this Entry

“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/totally. Accessed 27 May. 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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