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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But the musician fixated on a totally different moment. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025 Downsides: The headboard feels a little thin, the assembly instructions might not be totally accurate, and the overall design leans a lot more pared down. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025 Angelo lives two totally separate lives — fearsome NYC hitman and sleepy upstate Cooperstown photocopier salesman and father. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025 After all, it’s been head-scratching to watch my 11-year-old buy serums that seem totally unnecessary for her youthful complexion. Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 May 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 24 May. 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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