totally

adverb

to·​tal·​ly ˈtō-tᵊl-ē 

: in a total manner : to a total or complete degree : wholly, entirely

Synonyms

• completely
• fully
• utterly
• quite
• perfectly
• wholly
• all
• thoroughly
• entirely
• absolutely
• even

Examples of totally in a Sentence

That's a totally different issue.

I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration.

Recent Examples on the Web

The build features totally custom bodywork with a removable hardtop, a hot-rod V12 engine and a five-speed manual transmission—all in green over tan, of course. —Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025

The volume of the baggy jean demands direction, and a brown boot can provide a visual anchor that prevents the outfit from totally overflowing. —Alex Sales, Glamour, 29 June 2025

This was a luxury Carsley tried to afford the senior team when in interim charge last autumn, but the dynamic of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham strolling around town is totally different to players who may only be recognised by the odd football fan. —Art De Roché, New York Times, 28 June 2025

The process of making this film has been so extraordinary to me and totally reframed the narrative for me. —Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

totally

adverb

to·​tal·​ly ˈtōt-ᵊl-ē 

1

: in a total manner : wholly

2

: as a whole