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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Tampa Bay could get back on track in time for their Miami matchup or could totally wilt but then. Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025 Last year, Ghesquière went with a totally different mood, staging Vuitton’s cruise 2026 show at the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Avignon, France, and a marvel of Gothic architecture. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025 Chocolates and tchotchkes are fun but overdone, and oftentimes, totally useless. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025 These are totally valid and understandable questions. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Nov. 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 23 Nov. 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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