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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My mom dealt with her trauma, not to mention metal plates in her head, totally on her own. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026 So, there’s reason to believe the Panthers aren’t totally sold on him being a long-term answer, either. Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026 But the arrangement also meant tiny villages in the Alps weren't totally overrun with mobs of people. Pien Huang, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026 Will season two be as faithful an adaptation of The Sworn Sword as season one was of The Hedge Knight, leaving all those faces by the wayside and focusing on a totally new cast of characters? James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 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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