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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What's the difference between that lifestyle and something that's totally fake? Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 When that happens, its responses in content, tone, and emotionality will become virtually, if not totally, indistinguishable from those of another human being. Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026 Theoretically, the cheerleading could be totally legit, right? Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2026 If the moon weren’t in our sky, Jupiter would cause wild gyrations of the Earth’s axis, and our climate would be totally out of control. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 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 Apr. 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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