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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Alvarado spent most of his time on the float shirtless and partying, which was totally understandable in the aftermath of a championship. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026 Mamdani has also distanced himself from his previous stance of totally doing away with the controversial gang database. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026 There’s a totally different version of that character which never unlocks that kind of thinking in me and [Mickey]. Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 The party is totally overrun with dark money. Brent Lang, Variety, 15 June 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 18 Jun. 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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